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Suzuki Vitara

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T986 BDMMOT history

T986 BDM is a black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2021 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2021
Mileage
124,350 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 BDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T986 BDM was last recorded at 124,350 miles on 17 May 2022, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,168 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
3,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,350 miles
  • 2020 – 124,168 miles
  • 2019 – 123,887 miles
  • 2018 – 123,587 miles
  • 2014 – 119,453 miles
  • 2013 – 113,002 miles
  • 2012 – 105,481 miles
  • 2011 – 99,310 miles
  • 2010 – 93,298 miles
  • 2009 – 86,044 miles
  • 2008 – 78,830 miles
  • 2007 – 71,918 miles
  • 2006 – 64,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,350 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Body has slight corrosion Both front mounts (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,350 miles (+182)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,350 miles
    Test number
    411655419406
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass124,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,168 miles
    Test number
    755173613675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,168 miles (+281)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,168 miles
    Test number
    373435942325
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,887 miles (+300)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    125310921446
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass123,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    387780387409
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Both front mounts (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail123,587 miles (+4,134)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,587 miles
    Test number
    718576948038
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Both front mounts (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass119,453 miles (+1)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,453 miles
    Test number
    638798984114
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBattery cablie tyed
    • NoteBoth front body mounts corroded
    • NoteMetal fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm corroded

  8. Fail119,452 miles (+1)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,452 miles
    Test number
    195325884199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBattery cablie tyed
    • NoteBoth front body mounts corroded
    • NoteMetal fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm corroded

  9. Fail119,451 miles (+6,449)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    189112564193
    • DangerousBattery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass113,002 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    898123823109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,481 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,481 miles
    Test number
    935969302194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,310 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    398586721120
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes are corroded

  13. Pass99,310 miles (+6,012)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    736516921147
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes are corroded

  14. Pass93,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,298 miles
    Test number
    552421530140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail93,298 miles (+7,254)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,298 miles
    Test number
    513086820184
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,044 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    423966929109
    • NoteNsf wing mirror unit broken/insecure

  17. Fail86,044 miles (+7,214)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,044 miles
    Test number
    791560529136
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNsf wing mirror unit broken/insecure

  18. Pass78,830 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,830 miles
    Test number
    551177428121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,918 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    692576817122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,449 miles
    Test number
    742809726148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,449 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,449 miles
    Test number
    973299826144
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T986 BDM

Does T986 BDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T986 BDM expired on 5 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T986 BDM?
The MOT on T986 BDM expired on 5 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T986 BDM done?
T986 BDM was recorded at 124,350 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 3,739 miles a year.
Has T986 BDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 BDM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T986 BDM 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 T986 BDM find?
T986 BDM failed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions not tested; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front position lamp not working, and 7 more.

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