1999 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · T278 CBW
1999 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 158,557 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1298cc
T278 CBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 158,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T278 CBW Mileage History
- 08/05/2024148,676 mi
- 10/05/2024148,676 mi
- 10/05/2025155,527 mi+6,851 mi
- 10/05/2025155,527 mi
- 26/08/2026158,557 mi+3,030 mi
Average of roughly 4,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T278 CBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Suzuki Jimny (T278 CBW) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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