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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T966 RFWMOT history

T966 RFW is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2022
Mileage
99,534 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T966 RFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2022
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T966 RFW was last recorded at 99,534 miles on 24 May 2023, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,069 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,465 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,534 miles
  • 2021 – 97,069 miles
  • 2020 – 96,493 miles
  • 2019 – 95,798 miles
  • 2018 – 95,225 miles
  • 2016 – 94,033 miles
  • 2015 – 92,426 miles
  • 2014 – 90,614 miles
  • 2013 – 87,318 miles
  • 2011 – 82,560 miles
  • 2010 – 77,497 miles
  • 2009 – 72,557 miles
  • 2008 – 67,433 miles
  • 2007 – 62,322 miles
  • 2006 – 56,982 miles
  • 2005 – 51,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,534 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims
  • AdvisoryFront axle tractor joints corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

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.

  • BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS MARKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS ON OUTER WALL AND PERRISHED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,534 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    637819433796
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered by plastic trims
    • AdvisoryFront axle tractor joints corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  2. Pass97,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    456243871466
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle corroded including fuel lines and brake pipes.

  3. Fail97,069 miles (+576)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    816229896094
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vheicle corroded, inclueding fuel lines and brake pipes.

  4. Pass96,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    96,493 miles
    Test number
    682298718661
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Fail96,493 miles (+695)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,493 miles
    Test number
    722072664587
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass95,798 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    774594125219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    720112818875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,225 miles (+1,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    432395325228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass94,033 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    651398881766
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS MARKED
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS ON OUTER WALL AND PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

  10. Fail94,024 miles (+1,598)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    622234223415
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS MARKED
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS ON OUTER WALL AND PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

  11. Fail92,426 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    299300925296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  12. Pass92,426 miles (+1,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    909030225268
    • NoteWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  13. Pass90,614 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    358228534408
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON TREAD AND WALLS OF TYRES
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD AND WALLS OF TYRE

  14. Fail90,604 miles (+3,286)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,604 miles
    Test number
    566702734222
    • FailureOffside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON TREAD AND WALLS OF TYRES
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD AND WALLS OF TYRE

  15. Pass87,318 miles (+4,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    435902233294
    • NoteFuel lines corroded

  16. Pass82,560 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    877519621369
    • NoteBRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

  17. Fail82,551 miles (+5,054)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,551 miles
    Test number
    379905421376
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  18. Pass77,497 miles (+4,940)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    442430920338
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • NoteFRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
    • NoteWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  19. Pass72,557 miles (+5,124)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    371610029304
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING
    • NoteWINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

  20. Pass67,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,433 miles
    Test number
    392691238399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,433 miles (+5,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,433 miles
    Test number
    464919428382
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,322 miles (+5,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,322 miles
    Test number
    920030627388
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass56,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    470448226346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,982 miles (+5,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    774508926374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  25. Pass51,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    461655515426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T966 RFW

Does T966 RFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T966 RFW expired on 31 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T966 RFW?
The MOT on T966 RFW expired on 31 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T966 RFW done?
T966 RFW was recorded at 99,534 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has T966 RFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T966 RFW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T966 RFW 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 T966 RFW find?
T966 RFW failed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 9 more.

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