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OU51 HDY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,031 mi
Last recorded80,031 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,031 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 76,920 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides plus near side rear mounting croded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 76,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012

speedo milometer not working

Fail 28 Nov 2012

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

speed milometer not working

Fail 18 Nov 2011 59,718 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,246 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,140 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,140 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,052 miles

Exhaust rusty and n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,419 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,919 miles

Engine oil leak & top up

Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,944 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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OU51 HDY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OU51 HDY, 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 OU51 HDY registered?

OU51 HDY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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