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PJ51 AXC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 AXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,216 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,216 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,399 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play front hub on n\s o\s front (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 78,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play front hub on n\s o\s front (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassi (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassi (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,621 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,618 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Corrosion to all brake pipes to and from limiter

Corrosion to boot floor

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,004 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,285 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rusty undreneath vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2009 4,528 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rusty undreneath vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,867 miles

l/h rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear chassis and floors corrodings

slight oil leak on front hubs

Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,867 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

gearbox mount split

l/h rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear chassis and floors corrodings

slight oil leak on front hubs

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,010 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear gear box mount broke

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,055 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 29,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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PJ51 AXC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ51 AXC, 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 PJ51 AXC registered?

PJ51 AXC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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