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NU51 YLB

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,770 mi
Last recorded69,770 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,770 miles

offside front half shaft joint housing leaking

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

near side front swivelseal leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,604 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,684 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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NU51 YLB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU51 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 YLB registered?

NU51 YLB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is NU51 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 YLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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