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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T141 VJNMOT history

T141 VJN is a red diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
181,408 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T141 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T141 VJN was last recorded at 181,408 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,391 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,408 miles
  • 2021 – 178,466 miles
  • 2020 – 176,135 miles
  • 2019 – 173,350 miles
  • 2018 – 169,740 miles
  • 2017 – 165,811 miles
  • 2016 – 161,231 miles
  • 2015 – 156,151 miles
  • 2014 – 143,718 miles
  • 2013 – 138,418 miles
  • 2012 – 136,209 miles
  • 2010 – 136,187 miles
  • 2009 – 127,655 miles
  • 2008 – 118,858 miles
  • 2007 – 109,721 miles
  • 2006 – 97,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,408 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both head light glass faded (req- polishing)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside wing repeater lens missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack oil leak !Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,408 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,408 miles
    Test number
    285603192134
    • AdvisoryFront both head light glass faded (req- polishing)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack oil leak !

  2. Fail181,391 miles (+2,925)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,391 miles
    Test number
    186331032964
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D-bushes (o/s contaminated with oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both head light glass faded (req- polishing)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack oil leak !

  3. Pass178,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,466 miles
    Test number
    441918277331
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,466 miles (+2,331)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,466 miles
    Test number
    681901278011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,135 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,135 miles
    Test number
    587631439859
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail176,835 miles (+3,485)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,835 miles
    Test number
    497733978805
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass173,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    173,350 miles
    Test number
    998577435353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail173,350 miles (+3,610)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,350 miles
    Test number
    963886506063
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass169,740 miles (+3,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,740 miles
    Test number
    323614450446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass165,811 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,811 miles
    Test number
    513176322943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,231 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    161,231 miles
    Test number
    590024398866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front h-light glass faded

  12. Fail161,227 miles (+5,076)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    304350002971
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass156,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,151 miles
    Test number
    615845403639
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  14. Fail156,151 miles (+5,815)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,151 miles
    Test number
    635899409821
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  15. Pass150,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,336 miles
    Test number
    176276305056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail150,336 miles (+6,618)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,336 miles
    Test number
    579275205062
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass143,718 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    518264904038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    138,418 miles
    Test number
    807107403095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,418 miles (+2,209)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,418 miles
    Test number
    199533503477
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass136,209 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    136,209 miles
    Test number
    157874602088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,187 miles (+8,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    136,187 miles
    Test number
    994476020021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,655 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    127,655 miles
    Test number
    134361859466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,641 miles (+8,783)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    152140559426
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass118,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    118,858 miles
    Test number
    140166058456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail118,858 miles (+9,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,858 miles
    Test number
    413336758002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass109,721 miles (+12,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    510165557063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass97,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    97,238 miles
    Test number
    723807946086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T141 VJN

Does T141 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T141 VJN expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T141 VJN?
The MOT on T141 VJN expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T141 VJN done?
T141 VJN was recorded at 181,408 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 4,998 miles a year.
Has T141 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T141 VJN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T141 VJN 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 T141 VJN find?
T141 VJN passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: front both head light glass faded (req- polishing); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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