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OV51 GGA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust deteriorated

nsr wheel bearing noisy

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,044 miles

brake light on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,319 miles

Exhaust center pipe pipe mounting bracket poor/corroded

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall wall has perishing

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center proper shaft gaiter poor condition

steering wheel poor condition rubber bonding

Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,319 miles

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

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

Exhaust center pipe pipe mounting bracket poor/corroded

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall wall has perishing

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center proper shaft gaiter poor condition

steering wheel poor condition rubber bonding

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

handbrake warning light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml on

handbrake warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,197 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007
Fail 7 Mar 2007

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,433 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 23,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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OV51 GGA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV51 GGA, 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 OV51 GGA registered?

OV51 GGA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is OV51 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 GGA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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