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Jaguar XK

Blue · Petrol · 1959 · 3,400 cc

197 EAEMOT history

197 EAE is a blue petrol Jaguar XK first used on 1 Jan 1959. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 47,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
47,291 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
197 EAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
1 Jan 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

197 EAE was last recorded at 47,291 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,290 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 47,291 miles
  • 2023 – 41,703 miles
  • 2020 – 37,698 miles
  • 2019 – 35,954 miles
  • 2018 – 32,708 miles
  • 2012 – 17,190 miles
  • 2009 – 9,551 miles
  • 2008 – 7,270 miles
  • 2006 – 3,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,291 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,291 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    899404243997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,290 miles (+1,455)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    548472572914
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,835 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,835 miles
    Test number
    387126170757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,703 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    105968443189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,698 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    496591475594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,954 miles (+3,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    703436946178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass32,708 miles (+15,518)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,708 miles
    Test number
    164250503149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,190 miles (+7,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,190 miles
    Test number
    926314662254
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass9,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,551 miles
    Test number
    224462819479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail9,551 miles (+2,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,551 miles
    Test number
    802722319192
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  11. Pass7,270 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    7,270 miles
    Test number
    634226238031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail3,298 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,298 miles
    Test number
    183868426381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass3,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    3,298 miles
    Test number
    293838526318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 197 EAE

What vehicle is registration 197 EAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 197 EAE on a blue petrol Jaguar XK first used on 1 Jan 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 197 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 197 EAE expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 197 EAE?
The MOT on 197 EAE expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 197 EAE done?
197 EAE was recorded at 47,291 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 2,438 miles a year.
Has 197 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 197 EAE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 197 EAE 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 197 EAE find?
197 EAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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