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Suzuki Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S778 JRNMOT history

S778 JRN is a blue petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
79,480 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 JRN
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
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 JRN was last recorded at 79,480 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,396 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
3,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,480 miles
  • 2022 – 75,410 miles
  • 2021 – 75,391 miles
  • 2020 – 74,038 miles
  • 2019 – 71,172 miles
  • 2016 – 65,540 miles
  • 2014 – 58,732 miles
  • 2013 – 54,305 miles
  • 2012 – 48,278 miles
  • 2011 – 41,061 miles
  • 2010 – 35,163 miles
  • 2009 – 29,236 miles
  • 2008 – 24,492 miles
  • 2007 – 22,417 miles
  • 2006 – 19,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,480 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,480 miles (+84)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    248639547099
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail79,396 miles (+3,986)2 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    388418272511
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached inner D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,410 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    668198077073
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass75,391 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,391 miles
    Test number
    333919062565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly on hand check

  5. Fail75,391 miles (+1,353)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,391 miles
    Test number
    947327741468
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly on hand check

  6. Pass74,038 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    133517677752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,172 miles (+5,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    369788834099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass65,540 miles (+6,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    490130146806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass58,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    915314444359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail58,732 miles (+4,427)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    597624344309
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass54,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,305 miles
    Test number
    149522833355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,305 miles (+6,027)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,305 miles
    Test number
    986482433311
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  13. Pass48,278 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    856437222388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,061 miles (+5,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    318647291474
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass35,163 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,163 miles
    Test number
    522933020334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,236 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,236 miles
    Test number
    381376309334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,492 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,492 miles
    Test number
    302405488174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,417 miles
    Test number
    294757297143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,417 miles (+2,913)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,417 miles
    Test number
    781887797130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass19,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,504 miles
    Test number
    140489596118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,504 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,504 miles
    Test number
    260249396140
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S778 JRN

Does S778 JRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S778 JRN expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S778 JRN?
The MOT on S778 JRN expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S778 JRN done?
S778 JRN was recorded at 79,480 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
Has S778 JRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 JRN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S778 JRN 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 S778 JRN find?
S778 JRN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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