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NJ51 WAE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,714 mi
Last recorded68,714 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 WAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 68,714 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Both front body mounting including inner wings and cross member (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure Both rear body mountings and rear floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake cable insecure Both rear brake back plates (cable mountings ) excessive corrosion (1.1.15 (c))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,033 miles

front brake discs poor

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,708 miles

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,390 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2013 44,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,125 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,044 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,040 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight blow exhaust flange ,nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,394 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front swivell joint leaking

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,666 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,420 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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NJ51 WAE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ51 WAE, 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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NJ51 WAE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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