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RX51 XYP

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,074 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

o/s/f shock absorber shroud missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,362 miles

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

both steering swivels damp

Fail 20 Jun 2011 93,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both steering swivels damp

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,338 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 67,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 61,955 miles

All tyers starting to perish

Both front swivel hubs seals leaking

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUBS SEALS LEAKING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 55,601 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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RX51 XYP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX51 XYP, 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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What year was RX51 XYP registered?

RX51 XYP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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