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GU08 XBN

2008 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,774 mi
Last recorded48,774 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Jimny49,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 48,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,879 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 39,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,174 miles

front bumper damage but not likely to cause injury

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,498 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,586 miles

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

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

nsf brake slight binding

Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,426 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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GU08 XBN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU08 XBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 XBN registered?

GU08 XBN is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GU08 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 XBN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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