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GJ08 YZH

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,325 mi
Last recorded36,325 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 36,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 36,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes wax oiled/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,153 miles

Axle vacuum pipes corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle chassis corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,038 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are crack and split in tread

exhaust is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

slight noise from rear hubs

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,355 miles

noise from both rear hubs

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 22,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust is corroded

noise from both rear hubs

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,029 miles

Both front brake disc's exessivly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,479 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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 YZH is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Grey 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 GJ08 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

GJ08 YZH is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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