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NV03 JRX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,553 mi
Last recorded54,553 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 JRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,451 miles

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,451 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,077 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 44,077 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,910 miles

Hydrulic pipes to free rolling hubs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,892 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Oil Leaks

Rear left to right brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Leaks

Rear left to right brake pipes corroding

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,483 miles

front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,812 miles

front axle lubricant pipes badly corroded

nearside front brake lightly binding

Pass 3 May 2007 16,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,985 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres ,

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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NV03 JRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 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 NV03 JRX, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV03 JRX registered?

NV03 JRX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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