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OU51 HFY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,309 mi
Last recorded45,309 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,766 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,065 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,258 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,991 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 27,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,069 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 HFY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OU51 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

OU51 HFY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 HFY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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