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OV51 GHD

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,330 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 92,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,089 miles

front to rear fuel pipes heavly corroded

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear at front downpipe causing movment through system

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,158 miles

slight wear at front downpipe causing movment through system

Pass 13 Nov 2010 78,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system heavly corroded

pipes on front axle corroded {suspension}

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,722 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Nov 2008 62,722 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

e m l light on in dash

handbrake warning light on in dash

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,657 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 57,657 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 52,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.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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OV51 GHD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GHD, 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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OV51 GHD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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