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Suzuki Grand Vitara

White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,493 cc

S38 JCFMOT history

S38 JCF is a white petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
116,222 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 JCF was last recorded at 116,222 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 9,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,142 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
9,080 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,222 miles
  • 2021 – 107,142 miles
  • 2020 – 105,327 miles
  • 2019 – 104,555 miles
  • 2018 – 97,113 miles
  • 2017 – 89,982 miles
  • 2016 – 81,342 miles
  • 2015 – 73,291 miles
  • 2014 – 66,292 miles
  • 2013 – 57,770 miles
  • 2012 – 56,044 miles
  • 2011 – 52,531 miles
  • 2010 – 49,531 miles
  • 2009 – 45,113 miles
  • 2008 – 40,324 miles
  • 2007 – 36,428 miles
  • 2006 – 32,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,222 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,222 miles
    Test number
    553834358495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,222 miles (+9,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,222 miles
    Test number
    174741473408
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass107,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    889305937367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,142 miles (+1,815)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,142 miles
    Test number
    956247861307
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,327 miles
    Test number
    120014907046
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail105,327 miles (+772)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,327 miles
    Test number
    530263314849
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass104,555 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    438090000598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet not getting fluid to screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mudflap insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Right to left brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion underneath vehicle

  8. Fail104,555 miles (+7,442)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    318761311973
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet not getting fluid to screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mudflap insecure
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Right to left brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion underneath vehicle

  9. Pass97,113 miles (+7,131)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,113 miles
    Test number
    784055442650
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass89,982 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,982 miles
    Test number
    527020309299
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail89,917 miles (+8,575)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    776756374514
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass81,342 miles (+8,051)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    156531092378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  13. Pass73,291 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    807625085047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,290 miles (+6,998)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,290 miles
    Test number
    707923885074
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  15. Pass66,292 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    768013914030
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail66,292 miles (+8,522)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    918203914014
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass57,770 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    487767903009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,044 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    526923212231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,531 miles (+3,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    708654011222
    • NoteOil leak.

  20. Pass49,531 miles (+4,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    832770310292
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust front pipe.

  21. Pass45,113 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    864501319243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,324 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,324 miles
    Test number
    530813418267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,428 miles (+3,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    700405607205
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,832 miles
    Test number
    492389006285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 JCF

Does S38 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 JCF expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 JCF?
The MOT on S38 JCF expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 JCF done?
S38 JCF was recorded at 116,222 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has S38 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 JCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S38 JCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S38 JCF find?
S38 JCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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