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CE08 TXP

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,374 mi
Last recorded79,374 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pad on front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,601 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,456 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 68,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,592 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

backbox exhaust corroded but not leaking

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,927 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,041 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,920 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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CE08 TXP is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CE08 TXP, 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 CE08 TXP registered?

CE08 TXP is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is CE08 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 TXP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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