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Suzuki Jimny

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

V78 GATMOT history

V78 GAT is a blue petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
91,465 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 GAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V78 GAT was last recorded at 91,465 miles on 16 May 2024, 3,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2006: 2,860 miles, lower than 25,928 miles on 28 Sept 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,486 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,979 miles
Average per year
3,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,465 miles
  • 2022 – 87,486 miles
  • 2021 – 82,822 miles
  • 2019 – 73,904 miles
  • 2018 – 63,646 miles
  • 2017 – 48,856 miles
  • 2015 – 46,018 miles
  • 2014 – 42,391 miles
  • 2013 – 38,778 miles
  • 2012 – 35,232 miles
  • 2011 – 32,792 miles
  • 2010 – 30,476 miles
  • 2007 – 30,232 miles
  • 2006 – 28,600 miles
  • 2005 – 25,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,465 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front inner wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Underside of vehicle rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,465 miles (+3,979)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,465 miles
    Test number
    804188578434
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    552944549522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,486 miles (+4,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    258643999104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,822 miles (+8,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    957478041588
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERNIETH HEAVELY UNDER SEALED

  5. Pass73,904 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    975857364444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  6. Fail73,904 miles (+10,258)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    328278701620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  7. Pass63,646 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    300719277367
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering swivel leaking grease

  8. Fail63,640 miles (+14,784)15 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    965127032603
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering swivel leaking grease

  9. Pass48,856 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    649859662478
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  10. Pass46,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    159742090238
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

  11. Fail46,018 miles (+3,627)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    560152714117
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCooling fan couling loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

  12. Pass42,391 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    577048884230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,778 miles (+3,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    558378483249
    • 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)

  14. Pass35,232 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    849574282227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,792 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    148655581287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,476 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,476 miles
    Test number
    460888280251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,232 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    141428467209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,600 miles (+25,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    450915776217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail2,860 miles (-23,068)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,860 miles
    Test number
    510871376208
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass25,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    25,928 miles
    Test number
    714941075260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 GAT

Does V78 GAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 GAT expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 GAT?
The MOT on V78 GAT expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 GAT done?
V78 GAT was recorded at 91,465 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 3,518 miles a year.
Has V78 GAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 GAT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V78 GAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V78 GAT find?
V78 GAT failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp aim too low; offside front headlamp aim too low; offside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, and 5 more.

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