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J8 LTP

2007 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Jimny51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 100,768 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 100,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,121 miles

Nearside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,117 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nsf swivel joint slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,117 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

nsf swivel joint slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,059 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,745 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,204 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 42,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,089 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wiper blade split

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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J8 LTP is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 51,838 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 J8 LTP, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J8 LTP registered?

J8 LTP is a 2007 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is J8 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 LTP 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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