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Suzuki Jimny

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T888 ELWMOT history

T888 ELW is a green petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,422 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 ELW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 ELW was last recorded at 120,422 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 5,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,100 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,322 miles
Average per year
2,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,422 miles
  • 2022 – 115,100 miles
  • 2021 – 104,161 miles
  • 2019 – 101,664 miles
  • 2018 – 98,815 miles
  • 2017 – 97,209 miles
  • 2016 – 94,111 miles
  • 2015 – 90,093 miles
  • 2014 – 87,455 miles
  • 2013 – 86,559 miles
  • 2012 – 84,766 miles
  • 2011 – 82,708 miles
  • 2010 – 80,476 miles
  • 2009 – 77,688 miles
  • 2008 – 74,849 miles
  • 2007 – 72,336 miles
  • 2006 – 68,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,422 miles (+5,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    451968004551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy

  2. Pass115,100 miles (+10,939)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,100 miles
    Test number
    926172646892
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,161 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    949424546902
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,158 miles (+2,494)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,158 miles
    Test number
    140473752823
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass101,664 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    585649917101
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryNsr body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf & nsf tractor joints weaoing oil
    • AdvisoryOver size wheels fitted

  6. Fail101,664 miles (+2,849)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    194923293590
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
    • AdvisoryNsr body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf & nsf tractor joints weaoing oil
    • AdvisoryOver size wheels fitted

  7. Pass98,815 miles (+1,606)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    196381552196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight leak tracta seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mount heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight oil leak from hub
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  8. Pass97,209 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    431883748156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,206 miles (+3,095)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,206 miles
    Test number
    996433432177
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  10. Pass94,111 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    665629664440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil

  11. Fail94,106 miles (+4,013)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    553579265465
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil

  12. Pass90,093 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,093 miles
    Test number
    746676845164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,455 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    409697544198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    179893443132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,559 miles (+1,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    316681743182
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass84,766 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    357879132104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,708 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    619920431195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,476 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,476 miles
    Test number
    323575940190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,688 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,688 miles
    Test number
    822244109123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,849 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    832406208155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,336 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    992054097050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    871259606172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 ELW

Does T888 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 ELW is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T888 ELW?
The MOT on T888 ELW is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 ELW done?
T888 ELW was recorded at 120,422 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 2,628 miles a year.
Has T888 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 ELW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T888 ELW 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 T888 ELW find?
T888 ELW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; underside muddy.

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