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Suzuki Jimny

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T985 JLCMOT history

T985 JLC is a green petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,877 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 JLC
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 JLC was last recorded at 121,877 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,190 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,877 miles
  • 2025 – 121,190 miles
  • 2024 – 116,250 miles
  • 2023 – 109,986 miles
  • 2022 – 106,280 miles
  • 2021 – 96,489 miles
  • 2020 – 86,970 miles
  • 2019 – 76,843 miles
  • 2018 – 66,425 miles
  • 2017 – 56,031 miles
  • 2016 – 48,150 miles
  • 2015 – 42,291 miles
  • 2014 – 36,344 miles
  • 2013 – 33,126 miles
  • 2012 – 30,956 miles
  • 2011 – 30,185 miles
  • 2010 – 28,780 miles
  • 2009 – 25,918 miles
  • 2008 – 24,469 miles
  • 2007 – 22,374 miles
  • 2006 – 20,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,877 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,877 miles (+687)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,877 miles
    Test number
    801977448806
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,190 miles (+4,940)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    591288911796
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    153145360604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,250 miles (+6,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    428051592640
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass109,986 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    710674998195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass106,280 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    358748388657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,489 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,489 miles
    Test number
    697735714614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,970 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    437652354492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,843 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,843 miles
    Test number
    567090427332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,425 miles (+10,394)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    221824739804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,031 miles (+7,881)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    840621044764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,150 miles (+5,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    956893486248
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

  13. Pass42,291 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    987079535171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass36,344 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    799259544198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,126 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,126 miles
    Test number
    236755243007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,956 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    155896042071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,185 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    446715841060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,780 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,780 miles
    Test number
    894157240028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,918 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,918 miles
    Test number
    541945549075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,469 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    523985448059
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass24,469 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    791935048017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,374 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,374 miles
    Test number
    910245347023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,231 miles
    Test number
    232856946032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T985 JLC

Does T985 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 JLC is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 JLC?
The MOT on T985 JLC is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 JLC done?
T985 JLC was recorded at 121,877 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has T985 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 JLC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T985 JLC 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 T985 JLC find?
T985 JLC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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