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NL51 YBN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,973 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 27 Jan 2017 123,023 miles

Emissions not tested overheating. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner &outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,373 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front swivel hubs slight leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 117,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure to tow bar. (1.9.2a)

front swivel hubs slight leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 102,141 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,172 miles

transfer box mounts broken

vacume hoses perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 79,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,456 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,376 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,573 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NL51 YBN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL51 YBN, 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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What year was NL51 YBN registered?

NL51 YBN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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