2008 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · PL08 RWN
2008 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 68,509 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL08 RWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 68,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL08 RWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Jimny (PL08 RWN) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
PL08 RWN Mileage History
- 12/12/202362,984 mi
- 13/12/202362,984 mi
- 17/12/202465,627 mi+2,643 mi
- 08/12/202568,509 mi+2,882 mi
- 08/12/202568,509 mi
Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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