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OV55 PXR

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 PXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,369 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,446 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 54,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,431 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres walls perished & on 2mm

rattle from heat shield

Fail 25 Oct 2017 37,366 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres walls perished & on 2mm

rattle from heat shield

Pass 29 Oct 2016 32,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,104 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 17,132 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 6,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,547 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,522 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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OV55 PXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 OV55 PXR, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV55 PXR registered?

OV55 PXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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