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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T497 JVRMOT history

T497 JVR is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
99,260 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 JVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 JVR was last recorded at 99,260 miles on 24 May 2025, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,200 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
3,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,260 miles
  • 2024 – 97,414 miles
  • 2023 – 95,912 miles
  • 2022 – 92,932 miles
  • 2020 – 89,158 miles
  • 2018 – 73,958 miles
  • 2016 – 68,537 miles
  • 2015 – 67,097 miles
  • 2014 – 65,038 miles
  • 2012 – 60,371 miles
  • 2011 – 52,895 miles
  • 2009 – 46,222 miles
  • 2008 – 44,021 miles
  • 2007 – 38,030 miles
  • 2006 – 33,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,260 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Underbody heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Washers weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,260 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    173245327877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail99,200 miles (+1,786)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    973784764041
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/80/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/80/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,414 miles (+1,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,414 miles
    Test number
    253909503174
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,912 miles (+2,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    348735425379
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear boot floor outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  5. Pass92,932 miles (+3,774)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    109664373290
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s body sill covers fitted

  6. Pass89,158 miles (+6,738)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,158 miles
    Test number
    898492731580
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO NSR BODY MOUNT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass82,420 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    691127389859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,958 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    158209440395
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in underseal

  9. Pass68,560 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    239499646822
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  10. Fail68,552 miles (+15)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    124728809407
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking Front to Rear - marked with chalk (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  11. Fail68,537 miles (+1,440)13 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    990662392608
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn hub play and leaking. (2.4.G.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes are badly corroded.

  12. Pass67,097 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    525936365121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,091 miles (+2,053)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    688231365154
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass65,038 miles (+4,667)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,038 miles
    Test number
    228048174495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFluid leak on n/s/f axle hub

  15. Pass60,371 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    347175492110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail60,370 miles (+7,475)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    398308482148
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    328319811040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,895 miles (+6,673)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,895 miles
    Test number
    577705501032
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteDrivers front door handle outside broken- but still gain entrance to vehicle

  19. Pass46,222 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,222 miles
    Test number
    224820899121
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront no plate damaged.

  20. Fail46,222 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,222 miles
    Test number
    673497889175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront no plate damaged.

  21. Pass44,021 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    832729328093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,030 miles (+4,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,030 miles
    Test number
    414906707055
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass33,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    944954306082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T497 JVR

Does T497 JVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 JVR expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 JVR?
The MOT on T497 JVR expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 JVR done?
T497 JVR was recorded at 99,260 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 3,409 miles a year.
Has T497 JVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 JVR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T497 JVR 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 T497 JVR find?
T497 JVR passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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