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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS+OS previous repair shown , covered by body under sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded .
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed by body mount behind front wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed by body mounting . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and large holes by body mounting . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on axle corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed on panhard rod mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded .
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed by body mount behind front wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed by body mounting . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and large holes by body mounting . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on axle corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to body near rear mounts in rear wheel arches
corrosion to front floor both side near outriggers
minor exhaust leak at rear joint
rigid brake pipes on rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger under footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger under footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to body near rear mounts in rear wheel arches
corrosion to front floor both side near outriggers
minor exhaust leak at rear joint
rigid brake pipes on rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint area very slight (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj very slight and slight weep rear diff pinion areas (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint area very slight (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj very slight and slight weep rear diff pinion areas (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre; slightly perished
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre; slightly perished
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be very close on 1.5mm min limit (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre; slightly perrished
Rear silencer quite rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area but not exposing cords
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area but not exposing cords
rear differential has slight bearing noise
Nail in nearside front tyre
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GJ08 FKD is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 GJ08 FKD, 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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GJ08 FKD is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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