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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion adjacent to body mount at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% imbalance 54% offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion adjacent to body mount at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Rear chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bad oil leak from gearbox
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak from transfer box
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bad oil leak from gearbox
fuel pipes corroded
n/s/f hub seal leaking
o/s/f hub seal leaking
o/s/r tyre perished and down to 2.5mm
oil leak from transfer box
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres perished
slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar dee bushes
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres perished
slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar dee bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
serious gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level between min-max (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front drive hub seal leaking slight
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded
serious gearbox oil leak
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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SV59 RBU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 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 SV59 RBU, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SV59 RBU is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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