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Suzuki Jimny

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,328 cc

Y242 TNCMOT history

Y242 TNC is a black petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

Y242 TNC black Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
89,094 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 TNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,328 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 TNC was last recorded at 89,094 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2022: 89,025 miles, lower than 94,375 miles on 5 Feb 2021.

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
89,025 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 89,094 miles
  • 2021 – 94,375 miles
  • 2019 – 82,714 miles
  • 2018 – 77,653 miles
  • 2015 – 76,324 miles
  • 2014 – 70,620 miles
  • 2013 – 65,535 miles
  • 2012 – 60,949 miles
  • 2011 – 57,410 miles
  • 2010 – 51,874 miles
  • 2009 – 47,496 miles
  • 2008 – 42,246 miles
  • 2007 – 37,533 miles
  • 2006 – 30,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,094 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    162154830578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,025 miles (-5,350)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    449621803519
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt doesnt retract (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted incorectly (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill b pillar and rear quater damaged/ distorted within 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30cm of seat and seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under bonnet, battery terminals are very close to bonnet and battery is not secure (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30 cm of seat and seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four tyres are protruding wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass94,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,375 miles
    Test number
    493668191283
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,375 miles (+11,661)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,375 miles
    Test number
    199427689566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,714 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    952002705194
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail82,714 miles (+5,061)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    201211105944
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,653 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,653 miles
    Test number
    538861964462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,324 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,324 miles
    Test number
    251924233294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,620 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    759479774283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s swivel hub corroded
    • NoteO/s swivel hub corroded
    • NoteRear of n/s sill corroded (not prescribed area)

  10. Fail70,620 miles (+5,085)1 dangerous4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    479519374292
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s swivel hub corroded
    • NoteO/s swivel hub corroded
    • NoteRear of n/s sill corroded (not prescribed area)

  11. Pass65,535 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    368091683402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,442 miles (+4,493)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,442 miles
    Test number
    239146573239
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass60,949 miles (+3,539)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    388076482428
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  14. Pass57,410 miles (+5,536)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    785282471228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass51,874 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    370905080295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipes excessively corroded but not leaking

  16. Fail51,874 miles (+4,378)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    542075680263
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipes excessively corroded but not leaking

  17. Pass47,496 miles (+5,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    330186589490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,246 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    551134578241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,533 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    420154787288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail37,440 miles (+7,025)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,440 miles
    Test number
    984065977212
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass30,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    201366386250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 TNC

Does Y242 TNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 TNC expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 TNC?
The MOT on Y242 TNC expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 TNC done?
Y242 TNC was recorded at 89,094 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has Y242 TNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 TNC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 TNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y242 TNC find?
Y242 TNC passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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