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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T870 AFGMOT history

T870 AFG is a green petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 189,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
189,220 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 AFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 AFG was last recorded at 189,220 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2024: 177,202 miles, lower than 177,448 miles on 9 Jan 2023.

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
181,146 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,074 miles
Average per year
5,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,220 miles
  • 2025 – 181,146 miles
  • 2024 – 177,202 miles
  • 2023 – 177,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,220 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint, at rack join.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

6 tests since 5 Jan 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,220 miles (+8,074)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    189,220 miles
    Test number
    270005669265
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass181,146 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    181,146 miles
    Test number
    991251658563
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint, at rack join. (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,146 miles (+3,944)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,146 miles
    Test number
    752617044891
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint, at rack join. (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,202 miles (-246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,202 miles
    Test number
    340675954094
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEnd of exhaust tailpipe broken off but attached to car

  5. Pass177,448 miles (+6,000)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,448 miles
    Test number
    635110800035
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal passenger front door handle broken, but door can still be opened from inside

  6. Fail171,448 miles3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,448 miles
    Test number
    826431343080
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInternal passenger front door handle broken, but door can still be opened from inside

Questions about T870 AFG

Does T870 AFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 AFG is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T870 AFG?
The MOT on T870 AFG is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 AFG done?
T870 AFG was recorded at 189,220 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
Has T870 AFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 AFG has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T870 AFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T870 AFG find?
T870 AFG passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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