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NG51 EBU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 EBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,160 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s centre rear body hold and corroded close to mounting bolts . (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s / 2 nd mounting/ hold and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front mounting hold and corroded . (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/rear body and chassis out rigger hold and corroded . (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle hold and corroded close to n/s/r trailing arm mounting bolt. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner sill hold and corroded centre section . (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front mounting area hold and corroded . (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis to body mounting cracked and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front both front wings general corrosion .

Front front suspension components corroded .

Front general corrosion on chassis front and rear .

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear o/s/ rear tyre small cracks in rubber outer side wall .

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner sill centre section corroded . (5.2.6)

Rear sear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished and cracked

sills to floor corroded plus weak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,402 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,572 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,245 miles

front swivels, exhaust, body and brakespipes are showing signs of corrosion. front swivels have slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front swivels, exhaust, body and brakespipes are showing signs of corrosion. front swivels have slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 22,492 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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NG51 EBU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG51 EBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG51 EBU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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