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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T708 RCNMOT history

T708 RCN is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
52,847 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T708 RCN
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
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T708 RCN was last recorded at 52,847 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2009: 29,561 miles, lower than 288,839 miles on 10 Mar 2008.

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
52,243 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
1,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,847 miles
  • 2024 – 52,243 miles
  • 2023 – 48,528 miles
  • 2022 – 46,580 miles
  • 2021 – 44,884 miles
  • 2020 – 43,090 miles
  • 2019 – 41,767 miles
  • 2018 – 40,809 miles
  • 2017 – 38,109 miles
  • 2016 – 35,834 miles
  • 2015 – 33,969 miles
  • 2014 – 32,427 miles
  • 2013 – 31,703 miles
  • 2012 – 31,245 miles
  • 2011 – 31,024 miles
  • 2010 – 30,186 miles
  • 2009 – 29,561 miles
  • 2008 – 288,839 miles
  • 2007 – 28,125 miles
  • 2006 – 27,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,847 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,847 miles (+604)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    784076169222
    • DangerousCentral Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass52,243 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    375434873963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,242 miles (+3,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,242 miles
    Test number
    536015318509
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass48,528 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    315386154725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,580 miles (+34)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    421948449823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail46,546 miles (+1,662)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    817521543455
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass44,884 miles (+1,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    437653672456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRepairs to underside of vehicle covered in under seal unable to assess

  8. Pass43,090 miles (+1,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,090 miles
    Test number
    872297210639
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension slight corrosion.

  9. Pass41,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    670300474315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,767 miles (+958)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    406877810771
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass40,809 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    466655372154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,109 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    669643475363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,834 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,834 miles
    Test number
    957566140793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    822909020080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,969 miles (+1,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,969 miles
    Test number
    475171608308
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  16. Pass32,960 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,960 miles
    Test number
    137896335476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,427 miles (+724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    166135664420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass31,703 miles (+458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,703 miles
    Test number
    267613153099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass31,245 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,245 miles
    Test number
    347251262091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,024 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,024 miles
    Test number
    917487661087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,186 miles (+625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    452359860004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass29,561 miles (-259,278)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,561 miles
    Test number
    961358969077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass288,839 miles (+260,714)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    288,839 miles
    Test number
    514280678069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box has internal rattle

  24. Pass28,125 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    190304467057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,617 miles
    Test number
    434762376024
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T708 RCN

Does T708 RCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T708 RCN expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T708 RCN?
The MOT on T708 RCN expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T708 RCN done?
T708 RCN was recorded at 52,847 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,277 miles a year.
Has T708 RCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T708 RCN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T708 RCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T708 RCN find?
T708 RCN failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 9 major defects: central rear fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire; central front direction indicator incorrect colour; nearside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 7 more.

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