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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc

T285 TVLMOT history

T285 TVL is a gold petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
87,571 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 TVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 TVL was last recorded at 87,571 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,571 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,571 miles
  • 2023 – 75,400 miles
  • 2022 – 64,186 miles
  • 2021 – 61,491 miles
  • 2020 – 61,006 miles
  • 2019 – 59,625 miles
  • 2018 – 56,007 miles
  • 2017 – 53,932 miles
  • 2016 – 51,474 miles
  • 2015 – 49,006 miles
  • 2014 – 46,884 miles
  • 2013 – 44,846 miles
  • 2012 – 42,269 miles
  • 2011 – 39,209 miles
  • 2010 – 36,420 miles
  • 2009 – 34,216 miles
  • 2008 – 30,667 miles
  • 2007 – 26,203 miles
  • 2006 – 22,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,571 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil blowing over exhaust catalyst and towards rear of vehicle, no major leak on idle (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake near end of travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seat belts fitted
  • AdvisoryOil on minimum levelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • All tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Mobility scooter and hoist preventing rear seat / belt check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,571 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    899238030271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil blowing over exhaust catalyst and towards rear of vehicle, no major leak on idle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near end of travel
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seat belts fitted
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum level

  2. Fail87,571 miles (+12,171)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    802758742502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure tailpipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil blowing over exhaust catalyst and towards rear of vehicle, no major leak on idle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake near end of travel
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum level

  3. Pass75,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    900340726551
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  4. Fail75,400 miles (+11,214)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    576688782717
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  5. Pass64,186 miles (+2,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    897556647946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass61,491 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    351392911176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail61,490 miles (+484)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,490 miles
    Test number
    988467844101
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    127685115194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,006 miles (+1,381)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    681720997948
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight, slight imbalance (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass59,625 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    677927110411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,007 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,007 miles
    Test number
    641547696752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,932 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    522416844132
    • AdvisoryMobility scooter and hoist preventing rear seat / belt check

  13. Fail53,926 miles (+2,452)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,926 miles
    Test number
    401120549824
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow / low 50% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryMobility scooter and hoist preventing rear seat / belt check
    • AdvisoryMobility scooter and hoist preventing rear seat / belt check

  14. Pass51,474 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    697075926742
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights dim

  15. Pass49,006 miles (+2,122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    355655715479
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNumber plate lights very poor

  16. Pass46,884 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    919092914295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,846 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    838837403271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,269 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    535885112271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,209 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,209 miles
    Test number
    837735011229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,420 miles (+2,204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    983706710243
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AROUND OUTER EDGES
    • NoteSTEEL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS REAR AXLE STARTING TO CORRODE

  21. Pass34,216 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,216 miles
    Test number
    384776119444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,667 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,667 miles
    Test number
    584658568177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,203 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,203 miles
    Test number
    734710177180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    362108176178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 TVL

Does T285 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 TVL expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 TVL?
The MOT on T285 TVL expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 TVL done?
T285 TVL was recorded at 87,571 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 3,628 miles a year.
Has T285 TVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 TVL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T285 TVL 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 T285 TVL find?
T285 TVL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive oil blowing over exhaust catalyst and towards rear of vehicle, no major leak on idle; handbrake near end of travel; nearside mirror glass missing, and 2 more.

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