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Suzuki Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T347 ALJMOT history

T347 ALJ is a green petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
121,536 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T347 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T347 ALJ was last recorded at 121,536 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,533 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 121,536 miles
  • 2020 – 118,611 miles
  • 2019 – 116,882 miles
  • 2018 – 113,685 miles
  • 2016 – 107,937 miles
  • 2015 – 104,901 miles
  • 2014 – 102,143 miles
  • 2013 – 99,148 miles
  • 2012 – 96,041 miles
  • 2011 – 93,404 miles
  • 2009 – 86,498 miles
  • 2008 – 81,527 miles
  • 2007 – 77,361 miles
  • 2006 – 67,743 miles
  • 2005 – 61,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,536 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension hub corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor some corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension hub corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,536 miles (+3)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,536 miles
    Test number
    378386051577
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension hub corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor some corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,533 miles (+2,922)1 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    898679920721
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension hub corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor some corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,611 miles (+1,729)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,611 miles
    Test number
    708361096910
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor area n/s/r

  4. Pass116,882 miles (+3,197)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,882 miles
    Test number
    460189129853
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,685 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    106243795942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,985 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,985 km
    Test number
    662766577675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass107,937 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    760190729436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,901 miles (+2,758)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,901 miles
    Test number
    223838390697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass102,143 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    496576954319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery loose

  10. Fail102,143 miles (+2,995)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    858282554317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery loose

  11. Pass99,148 miles (+3,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,148 miles
    Test number
    785851253303
    • NoteParking brake readings low

  12. Pass96,041 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,041 miles
    Test number
    707938842323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass93,404 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    488427741317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass89,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    237334901024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,995 miles (+3,497)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    346444701016
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass86,498 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    430701159367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,527 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    350470148316
    • NoteNsf brake hose upper ferrule slight corrosion

  18. Fail81,527 miles (+4,166)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,527 miles
    Test number
    760330548345
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNsf brake hose upper ferrule slight corrosion

  19. Pass77,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    173380047377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,361 miles (+9,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    201610747354
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass67,743 miles (+6,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    594100246306
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    304902545374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,492 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    814502345383
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T347 ALJ

Does T347 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T347 ALJ expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T347 ALJ?
The MOT on T347 ALJ expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T347 ALJ done?
T347 ALJ was recorded at 121,536 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
Has T347 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T347 ALJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T347 ALJ 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 T347 ALJ find?
T347 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 15 more.

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