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RY51 OZP

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 101,658 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,645 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,645 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,569 miles

transfer box mounting broken

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,137 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,349 miles

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

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,292 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 75,279 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 69,116 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 205/70/15 95t

offside rear tyre cracked with age

Fail 24 May 2014 69,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 205/70/15 95t

offside rear tyre cracked with age

Pass 31 May 2013 63,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r brake backing plate slightly damp with what appears to be diff oil indicating a seal has started to fail within the o/s/r drum cannot see if brake components a re contaminated brake efficiency all ok

rear exhaust system deteriorated and has a minor leak also heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2012 54,899 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 54,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,837 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 29,821 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,798 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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RY51 OZP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY51 OZP, 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 RY51 OZP registered?

RY51 OZP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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