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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T280 CBWMOT history

T280 CBW is a green diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
148,295 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 CBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 CBW was last recorded at 148,295 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,462 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,833 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,295 miles
  • 2025 – 145,462 miles
  • 2024 – 142,589 miles
  • 2023 – 139,900 miles
  • 2022 – 139,034 miles
  • 2021 – 130,081 miles
  • 2019 – 114,046 miles
  • 2018 – 100,453 miles
  • 2017 – 88,172 miles
  • 2016 – 74,657 miles
  • 2015 – 73,076 miles
  • 2014 – 72,461 miles
  • 2013 – 71,516 miles
  • 2012 – 69,452 miles
  • 2011 – 67,085 miles
  • 2010 – 64,225 miles
  • 2009 – 61,119 miles
  • 2008 – 56,947 miles
  • 2007 – 50,944 miles
  • 2006 – 44,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,295 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal to floor pan

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,295 miles (+2,833)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    148,295 miles
    Test number
    352977549627
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal to floor pan

  2. Pass145,462 miles (+2,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,462 miles
    Test number
    474298646187
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed throughout not allowing proper inspection

  3. Pass142,589 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    208817347400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  4. Fail142,589 miles (+2,689)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    496495874831
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  5. Pass139,900 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,900 miles
    Test number
    444973826003
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail139,875 miles (+841)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    580294016081
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass139,034 miles (+8,953)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,034 miles
    Test number
    939729783759
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension components corroded

  8. Pass130,081 miles (+16,035)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    907948625217
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion present

  9. Pass114,046 miles (+13,593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,046 miles
    Test number
    890298850515
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass100,453 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    182564231396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,367 miles (+12,195)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    216962274355
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass88,172 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    475524698767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail87,943 miles (+13,286)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    141146141290
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,657 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    474225731409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,076 miles (+615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,076 miles
    Test number
    326080745032
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  16. Pass72,461 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    597857554056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,516 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,516 miles
    Test number
    189883653061
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass69,452 miles (+2,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    699976842011
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass67,085 miles (+2,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    739581441037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass64,225 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    653048540078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass61,119 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    853315159017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,947 miles (+6,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    223563868043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass50,944 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    153697057074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    573963556025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 CBW

Does T280 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 CBW is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T280 CBW?
The MOT on T280 CBW is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 CBW done?
T280 CBW was recorded at 148,295 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has T280 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 CBW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T280 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 T280 CBW find?
T280 CBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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