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FL08 EGC

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,666 miles

rear exhuast box outer skin rusty

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhuast box outer skin rusty

underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhuast box outer skin rusty

underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,003 miles

car has been undersealed

offside hub seal leaking

rear exhuast rusty

rear tyres worn

slight bad earth rear lights

Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,243 miles

front axle pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhuast box rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2022 49,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front axle pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhuast box rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,525 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

rear brake lines corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,962 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,681 miles

Exhaust noisy tailbox baffel rattle (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,674 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015

tail box corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres

tail box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,038 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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FL08 EGC is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 EGC, 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 FL08 EGC registered?

FL08 EGC is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FL08 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 EGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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