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GR08 FOF

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,748 mi
Last recorded23,748 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 FOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 23,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 21,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 21,647 miles

suspension components corroding

vacuum pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Jan 2024 21,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroding

spring supports starting to rust

vacuum pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2023 20,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 20,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front brake lazy

suspension component starting to rust

Pass 6 Jan 2021 19,542 miles

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 24 Jul 2019 18,378 miles

vacuum pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,076 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,325 miles

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,456 miles

4x tyres showing signs of cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 8,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 7,206 miles

all four tyres slightly perrished.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 4,251 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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GR08 FOF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GR08 FOF, 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 GR08 FOF registered?

GR08 FOF is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is GR08 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 FOF shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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