Suzuki Grand Vitara
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,493 cc
T96 AFJMOT history
T96 AFJ is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 42,684 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T96 AFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Grand Vitara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,493 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T96 AFJ was last recorded at 42,684 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,627 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,684 miles
- 2025 – 42,627 miles
- 2024 – 42,543 miles
- 2023 – 42,422 miles
- 2022 – 42,220 miles
- 2021 – 42,006 miles
- 2020 – 41,900 miles
- 2019 – 41,637 miles
- 2018 – 41,371 miles
- 2017 – 40,818 miles
- 2016 – 39,122 miles
- 2015 – 38,204 miles
- 2014 – 37,544 miles
- 2013 – 37,253 miles
- 2012 – 36,385 miles
- 2011 – 35,245 miles
- 2010 – 34,200 miles
- 2009 – 33,054 miles
- 2008 – 32,388 miles
- 2007 – 30,630 miles
- 2006 – 29,170 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,684 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front exhaust joint rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Fuel tank guard rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,684 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 42,684 miles
- Test number
- 361559826289
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail42,684 miles (+57)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,684 miles
- Test number
- 777278631213
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTowbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,627 miles (+84)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 42,627 miles
- Test number
- 824028982537
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroding around mounting brackets
Pass42,543 miles (+121)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 42,543 miles
- Test number
- 581484481634
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing and battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,422 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 42,422 miles
- Test number
- 752747078845
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust joint rusty
- AdvisoryFuel tank guard rusty
Fail42,416 miles (+196)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,416 miles
- Test number
- 255270051177
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened belt excessively damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, behind plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust joint rusty
- AdvisoryFuel tank guard rusty
Pass42,220 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 42,220 miles
- Test number
- 868682361460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail42,199 miles (+193)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,199 miles
- Test number
- 509998547291
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,006 miles (+106)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 42,006 miles
- Test number
- 460458925403
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryChassis corroding.
- AdvisoryFront tyres cracking on side/wall
Pass41,900 miles (+263)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 41,900 miles
- Test number
- 261385827022
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front balance pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
- AdvisoryFront off/side & front near/side tyres cracking on side/walls.
- AdvisoryOff/side rear inner sill corroding.
Pass41,637 miles (+266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 41,637 miles
- Test number
- 440813896348
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass41,371 miles (+553)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 41,371 miles
- Test number
- 759134001749
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass40,818 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 40,818 miles
- Test number
- 125335106411
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass39,122 miles (+918)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,122 miles
- Test number
- 228313355990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,204 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,204 miles
- Test number
- 589036375042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,544 miles (+291)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,544 miles
- Test number
- 699266564090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,253 miles (+868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,253 miles
- Test number
- 959905663040
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,385 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,385 miles
- Test number
- 797588662002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass35,245 miles (+1,045)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,245 miles
- Test number
- 107631261054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,200 miles (+1,146)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,200 miles
- Test number
- 374163260022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,054 miles (+11)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,054 miles
- Test number
- 863477859074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe starting to corrode
- NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding
- NoteSlight split in n/s wiper blade
Fail33,043 miles (+655)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 721114059020
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe starting to corrode
- NoteN/s/f brake slightly binding
- NoteSlight split in n/s wiper blade
Pass32,388 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 32,388 miles
- Test number
- 862910568045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,630 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 30,630 miles
- Test number
- 104839457403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,170 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 29,170 miles
- Test number
- 143719256493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T96 AFJ
- Does T96 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T96 AFJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T96 AFJ?
- The MOT on T96 AFJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T96 AFJ done?
- T96 AFJ was recorded at 42,684 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 660 miles a year.
- Has T96 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T96 AFJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T96 AFJ 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 T96 AFJ find?
- T96 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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