Suzuki Jimny
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc
T278 CBWMOT history
T278 CBW is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,557 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 158,557 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T278 CBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Jimny
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T278 CBW was last recorded at 158,557 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,527 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,030 miles
- Average per year
- 5,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,557 miles
- 2025 – 155,527 miles
- 2024 – 148,676 miles
- 2023 – 141,888 miles
- 2022 – 134,777 miles
- 2021 – 130,064 miles
- 2020 – 127,210 miles
- 2019 – 122,999 miles
- 2018 – 118,820 miles
- 2017 – 116,264 miles
- 2016 – 112,702 miles
- 2015 – 109,269 miles
- 2014 – 104,748 miles
- 2013 – 99,040 miles
- 2012 – 94,235 miles
- 2011 – 88,477 miles
- 2010 – 81,315 miles
- 2009 – 74,610 miles
- 2008 – 67,072 miles
- 2007 – 58,454 miles
- 2006 – 48,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,557 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,557 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 158,557 miles
- Test number
- 702232672746
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,527 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 155,527 miles
- Test number
- 381502031010
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear floor corroded
Fail155,527 miles (+6,851)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,527 miles
- Test number
- 338796202589
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear floor corroded
Pass148,676 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 148,676 miles
- Test number
- 530029573691
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,676 miles (+6,788)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,676 miles
- Test number
- 462701670461
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,888 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 141,888 miles
- Test number
- 977628199334
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,777 miles (+4,713)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 134,777 miles
- Test number
- 629829824354
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,064 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 130,064 miles
- Test number
- 882232299836
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,064 miles (+2,854)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,064 miles
- Test number
- 184551404837
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,210 miles (+4,211)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 127,210 miles
- Test number
- 400649028863
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,999 miles (+4,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,999 miles
- Test number
- 800914181332
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,820 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 118,820 miles
- Test number
- 356885174906
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 116,264 miles
- Test number
- 737708283081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,264 miles (+3,562)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,264 miles
- Test number
- 965623523720
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass112,702 miles (+3,433)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 112,702 miles
- Test number
- 542608442607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,269 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 816676015154
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass109,269 miles (+4,521)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,269 miles
- Test number
- 955856715159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,748 miles (+5,708)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 104,748 miles
- Test number
- 647784014199
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass99,040 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 99,040 miles
- Test number
- 279591303438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,007 miles (+4,772)10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,007 miles
- Test number
- 179529093049
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteClutch slipping
Pass94,235 miles (+5,758)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 94,235 miles
- Test number
- 136812112160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,477 miles (+7,162)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 88,477 miles
- Test number
- 298207001108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,315 miles (+6,705)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 81,315 miles
- Test number
- 972410920158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,610 miles (+7,538)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 74,610 miles
- Test number
- 633101069041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,072 miles (+8,618)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 67,072 miles
- Test number
- 274222968097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,454 miles (+9,586)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 58,454 miles
- Test number
- 991429747002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 48,868 miles
- Test number
- 183299246446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T278 CBW
- Does T278 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 CBW is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T278 CBW?
- The MOT on T278 CBW is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T278 CBW done?
- T278 CBW was recorded at 158,557 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
- Has T278 CBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T278 CBW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T278 CBW 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 T278 CBW find?
- T278 CBW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.
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