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67,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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excessive rustproofing to underside
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
excessive rustproofing to underside
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to back inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front corrosion in front panel behind headlights not structural
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front washer jet weak
all 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front corrosion in front panel behind headlights not structural
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front washer jet weak
all 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated
both front axle swivel joints slight leaking grease
clutch biting point feels high advise further check for adjustment or replacement
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from lexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated
both front axle swivel joints slight leaking grease
clutch biting point feels high advise further check for adjustment or replacement
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
center exhaust hanger broken
front axle breather pipes corroded
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s front swivel joints slight seepage of oil
n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes deterioated but no excessive movement
rear exhaust back box corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front swivel joint showing slight seepage of oil
Nearside Front tyre is perished and showing cracks in tread and side wall areas
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre showing cracks and perished in tread and side wall areas
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front swivel joint showing slight seepage of oil
Offside Front tyre showing cracking and perished
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre showing cracks and perished in tread and side wall areas
centre /rear exhaust support hanger broken
front axle breather pipes corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroded
rear silencer heat shield loose
all 4 tyres heavilly perrished and in my opinion many of the cracks almost deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (would fail)
center exhaust mounting corroded and detached
corrosion on engine oil sump pan
front axle breather pipes corroded
front axle hub swivell joints corroded and leaking oil. front differential oil level should be checked
front brake discs corroded and groved
rear brakes giving lower than expected brake readings. and neither lock out
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
rear screenwash inoperative
vehicle battery in poor charge state
windscreen wipers torn and not expected to pass the inspection. effectivness of wipers can not be tested due to no washers working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all 4 tyres heavilly perrished and in my opinion many of the cracks almost deep enough to reach the ply or cords. (would fail)
center exhaust mounting corroded and detached
corrosion on engine oil sump pan
front axle breather pipes corroded
front axle hub swivell joints corroded and leaking oil. front differential oil level should be checked
front brake discs corroded and groved
rear brakes giving lower than expected brake readings. and neither lock out
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
rear screenwash inoperative
vehicle battery in poor charge state
windscreen wipers torn and not expected to pass the inspection. effectivness of wipers can not be tested due to no washers working
all tyres perrished
both front tractor joint spheres corroded and seals deteriorated. no excessive oil leak, i recomend diff oil level checked
center exhaust mounting corroded and detached
front axle breather pipes corroded
no fluid at rear screenwash
slight drag from both front brakes
air filter housing lid found open, re-fitted prior to test
engine oil sump corroded but not leaking
front steering swivel / tractor joints corroded and minor seep of differential oil at nearside
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front tyre perrishing
rear exhaust system outer skin corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
boyh front swivel joints showing slight leaking of oil
front brake pads showing wear
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PV55 EJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 PV55 EJF, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PV55 EJF is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2005.
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