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SY53 NLR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,436 mi
Last recorded97,436 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 NLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 97,436 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 97,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,226 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,120 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,256 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,399 miles

brake discs some corrosoin

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,042 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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SY53 NLR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 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 SY53 NLR, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY53 NLR registered?

SY53 NLR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SY53 NLR safe to buy?

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