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GF08 OHE

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,065 mi
Last recorded44,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 44,065 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,586 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front nearside rear offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2021 35,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded (fuel tank location)

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,808 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Oil leak from gear box area

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70 R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Cracking

Offside Tyre Cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 19,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,019 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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GF08 OHE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GF08 OHE, 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 GF08 OHE registered?

GF08 OHE is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is GF08 OHE safe to buy?

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