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PO51 DOJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,598 mi
Last recorded64,598 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 DOJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,559 miles

parts of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,330 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in rear suspention arm bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,321 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,273 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,436 miles

both side front suspension/steering spheres corroded

both side sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 36,415 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both side front suspension/steering spheres corroded

both side sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,754 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,038 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,705 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,690 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Managment light on all time

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,029 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 34,634 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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PO51 DOJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PO51 DOJ, 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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PO51 DOJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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