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Suzuki Jimny

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T156 JRLMOT history

T156 JRL is a green petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,966 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 JRL was last recorded at 90,966 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2010: 25,607 miles, lower than 50,471 miles on 13 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,966 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,966 miles
  • 2025 – 89,456 miles
  • 2021 – 88,687 miles
  • 2020 – 84,993 miles
  • 2019 – 78,949 miles
  • 2018 – 73,573 miles
  • 2017 – 71,572 miles
  • 2016 – 68,765 miles
  • 2015 – 65,774 miles
  • 2014 – 63,625 miles
  • 2013 – 60,442 miles
  • 2012 – 56,591 miles
  • 2011 – 54,373 miles
  • 2010 – 25,607 miles
  • 2009 – 50,471 miles
  • 2008 – 47,847 miles
  • 2007 – 44,830 miles
  • 2006 – 41,875 miles
  • 2005 – 38,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,966 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTYRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/body mount (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,966 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    758277879266
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTY

  2. Fail90,966 miles (+1,510)1 major1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    104528750396
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BODY MOUNT GETTING RUSTY

  3. Pass89,456 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    999635526886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    672443357322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body, X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail88,687 miles (+3,694)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    887844649213
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body, X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass84,993 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    459027531606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,886 miles (+5,937)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    842175371026
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass78,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    266087462632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,949 miles (+5,376)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    678473233647
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass73,573 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,573 miles
    Test number
    162515631970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,572 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    319542764667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,765 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    682641042234
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail68,762 miles (+2,988)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,762 miles
    Test number
    145448653909
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis mount/body (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis / body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass65,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    475065398890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail65,773 miles (+2,148)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    825198985636
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass63,625 miles (+3,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    338448714206
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass60,442 miles (+3,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    278681023203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass56,591 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,591 miles
    Test number
    909233622286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,373 miles (+28,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    265702721279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,607 miles (-24,864)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    302365420221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,471 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    232825329215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,847 miles (+3,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,847 miles
    Test number
    274437028272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  23. Pass44,830 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    180976527287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,875 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    531291426230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,860 miles (+3,563)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    483819116216
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn outer tread

  26. Pass38,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    621270925244
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to illegal limit outer tread

Questions about T156 JRL

Does T156 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 JRL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T156 JRL?
The MOT on T156 JRL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 JRL done?
T156 JRL was recorded at 90,966 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has T156 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 JRL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T156 JRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T156 JRL find?
T156 JRL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear body mount getting rusty.

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