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GJ08 VPF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,650 mi
Last recorded81,650 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 81,650 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 81,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 77,934 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,108 miles

chassis starting to corrode

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 67,108 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 65,022 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 63,330 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2022 63,330 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2021 61,571 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2020 59,058 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 59,055 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 56,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,960 miles

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 26 Mar 2015 40,728 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,919 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,423 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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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.

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