MOT Status
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135,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (rear joint) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (rear joint) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN WAX OIL (1.1.11 (c))
HEAVY WAX OIL ALL OVER UNDER SIDE
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front panel below nearside headlight slightly corroded.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
rear tow bar electrics detached
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF55 LRJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 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 VF55 LRJ, 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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What year was VF55 LRJ registered?
VF55 LRJ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2005.
Is VF55 LRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VF55 LRJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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