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RA51 DHE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,717 mi
Last recorded104,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 DHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 100,616 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,706 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected corroded siezed binding (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,248 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Prop Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

EML on indicating fault.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Valance Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floorpan area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sill covers fitted so unable to inspect outer sills.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,367 miles

EML warning light on, recommend check

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r inner valance panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm perished and cracking 14 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s centre chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated,,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 18 Jul 2019 95,367 miles

EML warning light on, recommend check

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r inner valance panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm perished and cracking 14 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s centre chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated,,, beam images and outputs slightly diminished

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,909 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,075 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing in tread

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating and centre mount broken

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,165 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres perishing in tread

both headlights deteriorating

coolant pipe deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres perishing in tread

both headlights deteriorating

coolant pipe deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,994 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount detached. system is supported

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,680 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 72,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 67,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 67,359 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,637 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,884 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 43,884 miles

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

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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RA51 DHE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RA51 DHE, 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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RA51 DHE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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