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RG51 JDO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 JDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 118,271 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 114,408 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 114,408 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 96,448 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,840 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,901 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,407 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside front hub oil seal damp

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside front hub oil seal damp

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,046 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front hub oil seal damp

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

engine management light on

nearside front hub oil seal starting to leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,885 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,716 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 43,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 27,372 miles

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

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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RG51 JDO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RG51 JDO, 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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RG51 JDO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is RG51 JDO safe to buy?

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