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OU51 HGJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,556 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,548 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven n/s has slow rate of increase (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,085 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper loose no bottom screws

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,171 miles

Bind to o/s/f brake

Corrosion to brake/fuel pipes

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to underside

Lambda reading just within limits

Play to o/s track rod end

Powersteering pipe corroded

Slight play to rear wheel bearings

Various triling arm bushes deteriorated + have slight play

Various tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 80,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bind to o/s/f brake

Corrosion to brake/fuel pipes

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to underside

Lambda reading just within limits

Play to o/s track rod end

Powersteering pipe corroded

Slight play to rear wheel bearings

Various triling arm bushes deteriorated + have slight play

Various tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,450 miles

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front wipers split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,004 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,939 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 30,222 miles

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

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

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

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 HGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

OU51 HGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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