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R40 CGL

2017 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,379 mi
Last recorded45,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Jimny22,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 CGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,379 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 45,379 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 34,621 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,235 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2021 15,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 15,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 13,350 miles

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

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

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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R40 CGL is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,956 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 R40 CGL, 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 9 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R40 CGL registered?

R40 CGL is a 2017 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is R40 CGL safe to buy?

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