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R8 MBE

2014 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,215 mi
Last recorded13,215 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Jimny31,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 13,215 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 13,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 12,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 12,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 11,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 10,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 9,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,913 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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R8 MBE is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 31,741 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 R8 MBE, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R8 MBE registered?

R8 MBE is a 2014 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is R8 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 MBE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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