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Suzuki Jimny

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T261 BBYMOT history

T261 BBY is a gold petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2023
Mileage
93,067 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 BBY was last recorded at 93,067 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,802 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,067 miles
  • 2021 – 92,802 miles
  • 2020 – 91,591 miles
  • 2019 – 89,803 miles
  • 2018 – 87,731 miles
  • 2017 – 84,533 miles
  • 2016 – 80,856 miles
  • 2015 – 78,038 miles
  • 2014 – 75,369 miles
  • 2013 – 72,449 miles
  • 2012 – 68,790 miles
  • 2011 – 64,143 miles
  • 2010 – 60,456 miles
  • 2009 – 54,422 miles
  • 2007 – 47,602 miles
  • 2006 – 42,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,067 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside brake pipes slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill slight corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,067 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    369002430865
    • AdvisoryOffside brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill slight corroded
  2. Pass92,802 miles (+1,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    387668770169
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,591 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,591 miles
    Test number
    344162987400
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass89,803 miles (+2,072)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    394719416305
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  5. Pass87,731 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    943411754497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,533 miles (+3,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    538384471717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass80,856 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,856 miles
    Test number
    637305357001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,854 miles (+2,816)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    196524069734
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated
  9. Pass78,038 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,038 miles
    Test number
    165274865688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,369 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,369 miles
    Test number
    849311074188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,449 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    918308833108
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
  12. Pass68,790 miles (+4,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    319227542106
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
  13. Pass64,143 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    476361101142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,456 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    261712800168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,422 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,422 miles
    Test number
    900759279071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,602 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,602 miles
    Test number
    642655427287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass42,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,704 miles
    Test number
    500840706118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 BBY

Does T261 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 BBY expired on 18 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 BBY?
The MOT on T261 BBY expired on 18 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 BBY done?
T261 BBY was recorded at 93,067 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has T261 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 BBY has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on T261 BBY 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 T261 BBY find?
T261 BBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: offside brake pipes slightly corroded; offside inner sill slight corroded.

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