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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S736 LJHMOT history

S736 LJH is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,905 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S736 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S736 LJH was last recorded at 71,905 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,945 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
3,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,905 miles
  • 2025 – 70,945 miles
  • 2024 – 69,283 miles
  • 2022 – 65,612 miles
  • 2021 – 61,966 miles
  • 2020 – 58,656 miles
  • 2019 – 54,878 miles
  • 2018 – 50,666 miles
  • 2017 – 46,553 miles
  • 2016 – 44,504 miles
  • 2014 – 40,891 miles
  • 2013 – 38,049 miles
  • 2012 – 34,240 miles
  • 2011 – 30,793 miles
  • 2010 – 26,080 miles
  • 2009 – 22,033 miles
  • 2008 – 17,069 miles
  • 2007 – 11,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,905 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,905 miles (+960)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    211740255997
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,945 miles (+1,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,945 miles
    Test number
    114791251416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,283 miles (+3,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,283 miles
    Test number
    908840960020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,612 miles (+3,646)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    470087035888
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  5. Pass61,966 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    401755883571
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail61,966 miles (+3,310)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    378828789514
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass58,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,656 miles
    Test number
    958611967266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,656 miles (+3,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,656 miles
    Test number
    617393042328
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass54,878 miles (+4,212)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    197931274816
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    243161259353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail50,666 miles (+4,113)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    854437622016
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,553 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    813948114870
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront axle has too much positive camber
    • AdvisoryFront flexy brake hoses short
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm balljoint locknut has split pin missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle centre mounting bolts too short,(not into locknuts)

  13. Fail46,553 miles (+2,049)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    312216797174
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront axle has too much positive camber
    • AdvisoryFront flexy brake hoses short
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm balljoint locknut has split pin missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle centre mounting bolts too short,(not into locknuts)

  14. Pass44,504 miles (+3,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,504 miles
    Test number
    590978874850
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s disc's rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s rear arm bushes perished and worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass40,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    619143794158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail40,891 miles (+2,842)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,891 miles
    Test number
    878133194183
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass38,049 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    965207273199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

  18. Fail38,049 miles (+3,809)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    186136273191
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

  19. Pass34,240 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    898482992191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Fail34,239 miles (+3,446)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,239 miles
    Test number
    107459072164
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Fail30,793 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    688959671115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass30,793 miles (+4,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    849319971199
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass26,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,080 miles
    Test number
    570857770127
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Fail26,080 miles (+4,047)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,080 miles
    Test number
    803996570137
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Pass22,033 miles (+4,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,033 miles
    Test number
    753105079122
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass17,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,069 miles
    Test number
    240888378114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,069 miles (+5,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,069 miles
    Test number
    394448278155
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass11,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,627 miles
    Test number
    222458637467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S736 LJH

Does S736 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S736 LJH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S736 LJH?
The MOT on S736 LJH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S736 LJH done?
S736 LJH was recorded at 71,905 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,224 miles a year.
Has S736 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S736 LJH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S736 LJH 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 S736 LJH find?
S736 LJH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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