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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T98 AFJMOT history

T98 AFJ is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,762 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 AFJ
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 valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 AFJ was last recorded at 133,762 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,776 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,986 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,762 miles
  • 2023 – 127,776 miles
  • 2022 – 127,150 miles
  • 2021 – 126,149 miles
  • 2020 – 124,536 miles
  • 2019 – 119,431 miles
  • 2018 – 114,549 miles
  • 2017 – 110,395 miles
  • 2016 – 103,287 miles
  • 2015 – 97,571 miles
  • 2014 – 90,276 miles
  • 2013 – 84,680 miles
  • 2012 – 84,120 miles
  • 2011 – 80,600 miles
  • 2010 – 75,850 miles
  • 2009 – 69,892 miles
  • 2008 – 64,442 miles
  • 2007 – 58,002 miles
  • 2006 – 51,795 miles
  • 2005 – 43,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,762 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,762 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    651816527490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,776 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,776 miles
    Test number
    372923685124
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear corner (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass127,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,150 miles
    Test number
    190330222275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail127,150 miles (+1,001)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,150 miles
    Test number
    589498432486
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,149 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,149 miles
    Test number
    151690222448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,104 miles (+1,568)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,104 miles
    Test number
    849334392458
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded acros axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Body mounting fixings insecure rusted (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass124,536 miles (+5,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    253381408176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front body mounts each side of the radfiator are starting to corrode under the bonnet
    • AdvisoryThe engine has an intermittent missfire but passed the cat test
    • AdvisoryThe nearside front and offside rear tyres are close to worn out
    • AdvisoryThe underside of the vehicle is starting to corrode but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryThere is an engine oil leak

  8. Pass119,431 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,431 miles
    Test number
    523404946522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,549 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    740075510847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,395 miles (+7,108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    226257202248
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass103,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,287 miles
    Test number
    202164308477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail103,287 miles (+5,716)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,287 miles
    Test number
    928516204676
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded limit valve to axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass97,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    168533901710
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail97,571 miles (+7,295)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    266828312082
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass90,276 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    738225274110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,274 miles (+5,594)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    378167464138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass84,680 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    248729263100
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front slam panel(by headlight)
    • NoteNote/underside of vehicle undersealed

  18. Fail84,680 miles (+560)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    805909863152
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front slam panel(by headlight)
    • NoteNote/underside of vehicle undersealed

  19. Pass84,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    436316762183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail84,120 miles (+3,520)3 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    219063162198
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • DangerousSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass80,600 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    595867651103
    • NoteSlight oil leak from O/S/F sivel hub

  22. Fail80,600 miles (+4,750)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    965357351116
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from O/S/F sivel hub

  23. Pass75,850 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,850 miles
    Test number
    280189130428
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber slightly perished

  24. Fail75,850 miles (+5,958)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,850 miles
    Test number
    724717930165
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber slightly perished

  25. Pass69,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    383518939128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,892 miles (+5,450)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,892 miles
    Test number
    743164839133
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass64,442 miles (+6,440)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    931591378103
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from swivel seal

  28. Pass58,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    230891177167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,001 miles (+6,206)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    252301677472
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  30. Pass51,795 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    692211276194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    43,520 miles
    Test number
    121472475106
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T98 AFJ

Does T98 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 AFJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 AFJ?
The MOT on T98 AFJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 AFJ done?
T98 AFJ was recorded at 133,762 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has T98 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 AFJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T98 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 T98 AFJ find?
T98 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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