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SB55 TJX

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,896 mi
Last recorded39,896 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,896 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,884 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)

FLUID LEAK AT OFFSIDE FRONT AXLE JOINT

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

METAL FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PIPES CORRODED

METAL FUEL LINES CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,632 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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SB55 TJX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 SB55 TJX, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB55 TJX registered?

SB55 TJX is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SB55 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 TJX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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