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PN51 XSE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,480 mi
Last recorded81,480 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 XSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 81,480 miles

offside chassis corroded centre inner

Pass 10 May 2016 80,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 80,354 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose rear of wheel (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,286 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 78,286 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 74,167 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 74,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 40,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,267 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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PN51 XSE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN51 XSE, 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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PN51 XSE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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