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PE51 NFU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,759 mi
Last recorded78,759 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 NFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,966 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,101 miles

Offside Front chassic corroded

Offside Front tractor hub slight weap

Offside Rear chassic corroded

Rear shocker bushes slight play

Rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2016 73,632 miles

Offside Rear corrosion in floor

Rear slight end float both rear hubs

Fail 3 Dec 2016 73,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear corrosion in floor

Rear slight end float both rear hubs

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 68,574 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,566 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,636 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,082 miles

advise various corrosion under vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,947 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

leak from offside front swivel jiont

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,471 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,443 miles

light corrion oil pipes on front

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 16,980 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering

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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PE51 NFU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PE51 NFU, 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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PE51 NFU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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