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Nearside Front Inner arch corroded
exhaust system corroded
underside corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (mid) body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety both outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
exhaust system corroded
underside corroded
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at body mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at body mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking grease but not contaminating brake disc
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking grease but not contaminating brake disc
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box knocking against tow bar
Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated but no leak of exhaust gases
Front Lower Crankshaft pulley worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure negative terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
Alternator belt slightly cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 70 15 95s (4.1.E.1)
Alternator belt slightly cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre tread wearing thin
Offside Front tyre tread wearing thin
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak at gearbox area
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak at gearbox area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak at gearbox area
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak at gearbox area
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs corroding
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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HB04 ELL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HB04 ELL, 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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HB04 ELL is a 2008 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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