MOT Status
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81,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis starting to corrode
fuel pipe corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
chassis starting to corrode
fuel pipe corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear body mounts corroded
rear and front chassis corrosion
Body mountings are very rusty
Coolant leak
Front Inner wings rusty
Fuel pipes are very rusty
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front of rear wheel by body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front of rear wheel by body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body mountings are very rusty
Coolant leak
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner wings rusty
Fuel pipes are very rusty
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front hub leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear axle bushes worn
underside covered in mud
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
rear axle bushes worn
underside covered in mud
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 VPF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 GJ08 VPF, 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 GJ08 VPF registered?
GJ08 VPF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is GJ08 VPF safe to buy?
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