The road tax status for V261 DBU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V261 DBU?

The MOT for V261 DBU is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V261 DBU?

The recorded mileage for V261 DBU is 95,910 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V261 DBU ULEZ compliant?

No, V261 DBU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · V261 DBU

V261 DBU

1999 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 95,910 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SUZUKI JIMNY
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 03/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 95,910 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 95,910 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1298cc

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V261 DBU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
95,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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V261 DBU Mileage History

20/12/202295,474 mi
03/01/202395,478 mi+4 mi
27/02/202495,845 mi+367 mi
04/04/202495,890 mi+45 mi
05/04/202495,910 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V261 DBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 14:11

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Suzuki Jimny (V261 DBU) between December 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened cross member and bracket (5.3.3 ”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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