Suzuki Grand Vitara
Gold · Diesel · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T388 EFJMOT history
T388 EFJ is a gold diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,548 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 102,548 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T388 EFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T388 EFJ was last recorded at 102,548 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 3,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 99,426 miles · 13 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,122 miles
- Average per year
- 4,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 102,548 miles
- 2021 – 99,426 miles
- 2020 – 96,425 miles
- 2019 – 92,982 miles
- 2018 – 87,621 miles
- 2017 – 83,861 miles
- 2016 – 78,936 miles
- 2015 – 73,385 miles
- 2014 – 66,621 miles
- 2013 – 59,249 miles
- 2012 – 49,078 miles
- 2011 – 39,055 miles
- 2010 – 38,515 miles
- 2009 – 36,713 miles
- 2008 – 34,828 miles
- 2007 – 32,688 miles
- 2006 – 32,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail102,548 miles
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside front washer jet only one working out of the 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail102,548 miles (+3,122)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,548 miles
- Test number
- 395903658613
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,426 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 99,426 miles
- Test number
- 997293290488
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail99,426 miles (+3,001)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,426 miles
- Test number
- 262342103061
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,425 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 96,425 miles
- Test number
- 912102350764
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside front washer jet only one working out of the 2
Fail96,425 miles (+3,443)3 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,425 miles
- Test number
- 415931991428
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished and cords exposed in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished and cords exposed in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished and cords exposed in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front washer jet only one working out of the 2
Pass92,982 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,982 miles
- Test number
- 451939540938
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,982 miles (+5,361)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,982 miles
- Test number
- 130884871235
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,621 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 87,621 miles
- Test number
- 412853854200
- AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,621 miles (+3,760)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,621 miles
- Test number
- 921227864889
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 83,861 miles
- Test number
- 794065528433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,861 miles (+4,925)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,861 miles
- Test number
- 260657159904
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass78,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,936 miles
- Test number
- 958560794786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,936 miles (+5,551)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,936 miles
- Test number
- 334190553241
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,385 miles (+6,764)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 73,385 miles
- Test number
- 807698004406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,621 miles (+7,372)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 66,621 miles
- Test number
- 295467334304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,249 miles (+10,171)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,249 miles
- Test number
- 425056123352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,078 miles (+10,023)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 49,078 miles
- Test number
- 988462042379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,055 miles (+540)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 39,055 miles
- Test number
- 226615051345
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass38,515 miles (+1,802)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,515 miles
- Test number
- 451660750202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,713 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 36,713 miles
- Test number
- 743172039222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail36,706 miles (+1,878)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,706 miles
- Test number
- 550671039206
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,828 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 34,828 miles
- Test number
- 920537148201
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteFront suspension corroded
Fail34,828 miles (+2,140)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,828 miles
- Test number
- 933977448240
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteFront suspension corroded
Pass32,688 miles (+530)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 32,688 miles
- Test number
- 480405227206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 32,158 miles
- Test number
- 561268146274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T388 EFJ
- Does T388 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T388 EFJ expired on 19 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T388 EFJ?
- The MOT on T388 EFJ expired on 19 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T388 EFJ done?
- T388 EFJ was recorded at 102,548 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
- Has T388 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T388 EFJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T388 EFJ 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 T388 EFJ find?
- T388 EFJ failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 7 more.
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