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GPN 648

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,162 mi
Last recorded63,162 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 648
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,162 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 59,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis aroung mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe on axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,558 miles

gearbox leaking oil

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling / corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling / corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc friction surfaces heavily pitted, especially inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,495 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging over interior mirror ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,359 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Rear of gearbox area ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,809 miles

Corrosion under car

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,423 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level stoplamp not working, possibly not connected

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,301 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

remove mascot hanging on interior mirror

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,147 miles

Front propshaft slight oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,460 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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GPN 648 is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GPN 648, 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 GPN 648 registered?

GPN 648 is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GPN 648 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 648 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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