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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis brace bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis brace bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/rear spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits C/O out of limits high .......... (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Offside Front Outer tractor joint badly leaking oil out of seals to hub assembly............ (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear Exhaust box leaking pushing lambda limits too high............. (8.2.1.1 (b))
Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components...........
Emission readings/ c/o 0.10 ppm 59 o/2 1.13 lamda 1.020........
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nearside front position lamp inop............ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front body outrigger holed and corroded........ (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust section mounting broken........... (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both offside and nearside rear outer body outrigger mountings holed and corroded............ (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components...........
Emission readings/ c/o 0.10 ppm 59 o/2 1.13 lamda 1.020........
Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........
Central Exhaust system insecure Central mounting split......... (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and poor wipe to screen.......... (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front outrigger holed and corroded........ (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind.......... (1.2.1 (f))
Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.........
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under head lamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under head lamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion throughout
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv offside rear tyre getting perished and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Adv oil leak from engine...... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C/O out of limits 0.67 max 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Power steering component insecure Power steering resovoir insecure in engine compartment.... (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv offside rear tyre getting perished and poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Adv oil leak from engine...... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
engine management light on
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
engine management light on
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
front discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres perished
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)
rear silencer starting to corrode
All tyres slightly perished
Centre exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Front axle swivle seals poor
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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VA05 OXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 VA05 OXR, 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.
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VA05 OXR is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2005.
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