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AO08 AUP

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,315 mi
Last recorded97,315 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 93,936 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 93,916 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 88,125 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 88,125 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 76,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,062 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,008 miles

Inner sills corroded

Rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to inspect rear pasanger seats due to being folded for a fitted storage compartment

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,309 miles

rear accident damage

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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AO08 AUP is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 49,174 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 AO08 AUP, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 AUP registered?

AO08 AUP is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 AUP safe to buy?

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