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RX51 XYT

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,868 mi
Last recorded119,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 XYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 119,868 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub

advisory on general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2016 116,568 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alot of surface corrosion

big lad driving

Fail 3 Sep 2016 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alot of surface corrosion

big lad driving

Pass 20 May 2015 114,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 110,763 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 110,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,608 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 85,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 76,454 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,991 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,407 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 50,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroding

neraside wiper blade end split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,322 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroding

neraside wiper blade end split

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 XYT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

RX51 XYT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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