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82,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bodywork is in very poor condition
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible blocked by tow hitch (0.1 (b))
bodywork is in very poor condition
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
fuel pipes corroded
steering pipes corroded
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front inner upper arch holed (behind headlamp) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside rear inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake excessively binding Offside front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake/hydraulic pipes under bonnet slightly corroded
rear silencer baffles noisy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear corroded (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all four corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion mounting area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear corroded (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded all four corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded. (7.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda reading too high. (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at rear. (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working. (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded. (7.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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YL03 UPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 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 YL03 UPF, 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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YL03 UPF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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