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PO51 NOU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,550 mi
Last recorded59,550 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 NOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear bumpers missing but no shape edges

presented as an off road vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2016 59,550 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear bumpers missing but no shape edges

presented as an off road vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2014 59,174 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2014 59,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,436 miles

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

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

both front outer wings and bonnet made from fibreglass

both outer sills covered with tread plate unable to check

extensive modifications carried out to vehicle

front to rear brake and fuel pipes rusty

front wheel drive dis connected

several small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

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

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

both front outer wings and bonnet made from fibreglass

both outer sills covered with tread plate unable to check

extensive modifications carried out to vehicle

front to rear brake and fuel pipes rusty

front wheel drive dis connected

several small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,285 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,295 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,017 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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PO51 NOU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PO51 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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