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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T381 RDLMOT history

T381 RDL is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2025
Mileage
100,950 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 RDL
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 expired on 22 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 RDL was last recorded at 100,950 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 6,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2021: 86,383 miles, lower than 86,387 miles on 6 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,404 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,546 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,950 miles
  • 2023 – 94,404 miles
  • 2022 – 90,304 miles
  • 2021 – 86,383 miles
  • 2020 – 86,387 miles
  • 2019 – 83,035 miles
  • 2018 – 75,195 miles
  • 2017 – 68,190 miles
  • 2016 – 63,336 miles
  • 2015 – 57,556 miles
  • 2014 – 53,572 miles
  • 2013 – 48,202 miles
  • 2012 – 43,321 miles
  • 2011 – 39,081 miles
  • 2010 – 34,901 miles
  • 2009 – 30,330 miles
  • 2008 – 26,494 miles
  • 2007 – 25,177 miles
  • 2006 – 23,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,950 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,950 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,950 miles
    Test number
    541095520047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,404 miles (+4,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    143738128870
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,304 miles (+3,921)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,304 miles
    Test number
    256784698566
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,383 miles (-4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    177440328392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,387 miles (+3,352)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    161393557037
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,035 miles (+7,840)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    321744030051
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,195 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,195 miles
    Test number
    308423472496
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,194 miles (+7,004)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    883467360148
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (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))

  9. Pass68,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    185313941333
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged Slightly corroded. (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail68,190 miles (+4,854)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    434791320740
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged Slightly corroded. (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass63,336 miles (+5,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    852945732285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve in poor condtion
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp beam image slightly poor
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken

  12. Pass57,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    211933042577
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  13. Fail57,556 miles (+3,984)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    668615345200
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  14. Pass53,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    217053684468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,572 miles (+5,370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    289183684409
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass48,202 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    365789683160
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deterate

  17. Fail48,202 miles (+4,881)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    157868473139
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deterate

  18. Pass43,321 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    789544072187
    • NoteExhaust mount broken on rear silencer
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  19. Fail43,321 miles (+4,240)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    748084172104
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust mount broken on rear silencer
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  20. Pass39,081 miles (+4,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,081 miles
    Test number
    609182881199
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass34,901 miles (+4,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    140632680134
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass30,330 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    472301089161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,494 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,494 miles
    Test number
    263303788136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,177 miles (+1,271)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,177 miles
    Test number
    831919177174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/side front n/side rear and o/side front tyres cracking on sidewalls

  25. Pass23,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,906 miles
    Test number
    522639876187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T381 RDL

Does T381 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T381 RDL expired on 22 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T381 RDL?
The MOT on T381 RDL expired on 22 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T381 RDL done?
T381 RDL was recorded at 100,950 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has T381 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 RDL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T381 RDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T381 RDL find?
T381 RDL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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