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Suzuki Vitara

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T838 DAXMOT history

T838 DAX is a yellow petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
75,578 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 DAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 DAX was last recorded at 75,578 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,470 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
2,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,578 miles
  • 2022 – 74,267 miles
  • 2021 – 72,902 miles
  • 2020 – 71,485 miles
  • 2019 – 70,485 miles
  • 2018 – 68,618 miles
  • 2017 – 66,006 miles
  • 2015 – 61,700 miles
  • 2014 – 59,116 miles
  • 2013 – 56,763 miles
  • 2012 – 53,897 miles
  • 2011 – 51,264 miles
  • 2010 – 48,798 miles
  • 2009 – 45,572 miles
  • 2008 – 42,227 miles
  • 2007 – 39,552 miles
  • 2006 – 35,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,578 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive various engine and transmission oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded and greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Inner wing rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,578 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,578 miles
    Test number
    162822927153
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail75,470 miles (+1,203)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    473952234304
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,267 miles (+1,365)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,267 miles
    Test number
    826806451367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass72,902 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,902 miles
    Test number
    609573662747
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail72,897 miles (+1,412)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    775696820064
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to test due to holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wing panel corroded and pipes loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed around body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing previous repair corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet shock tower holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,485 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,485 miles
    Test number
    570516383662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing rusting
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Fail71,474 miles (+989)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    741390024295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing rusting
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Pass70,485 miles (+1,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    487739387167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront inner wings rusting
    • AdvisoryFront panel rusting

  9. Pass68,618 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    811760532609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,616 miles (+2,610)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    129218726772
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting w/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass66,006 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    928171713953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,992 miles (+4,292)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    392226518271
    • DangerousBraking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheelarch (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass61,700 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,700 miles
    Test number
    143500329133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,683 miles (+2,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    120971345767
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass59,116 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    316928014211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBattery incorrect size

  16. Fail59,089 miles (+2,326)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    349717714447
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBattery incorrect size

  17. Pass56,763 miles (+2,866)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    677978023292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken but is adequatley supported

  18. Pass53,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    269726922265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,897 miles (+2,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,897 miles
    Test number
    506796522213
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass51,264 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    378837411211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,798 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    661195020239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,572 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    321506729210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,227 miles (+2,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    431632838253
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass39,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,552 miles
    Test number
    323262737436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,551 miles (+4,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    440852237281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    814825396156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 DAX

Does T838 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 DAX expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 DAX?
The MOT on T838 DAX expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 DAX done?
T838 DAX was recorded at 75,578 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 2,353 miles a year.
Has T838 DAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 DAX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 DAX 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 T838 DAX find?
T838 DAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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