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Jaguar E-Type

Red · Petrol · 1964 · 3,781 cc

253 OBPMOT history

253 OBP is a red petrol Jaguar E-Type first used on 2 Mar 1964. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,570 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
253 OBP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
E-Type
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
2 Mar 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

253 OBP was last recorded at 66,570 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2010: 60,057 miles, lower than 60,067 miles on 21 Apr 2009.

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
66,204 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,570 miles
  • 2025 – 66,204 miles
  • 2024 – 65,718 miles
  • 2023 – 65,445 miles
  • 2022 – 65,089 miles
  • 2021 – 64,812 miles
  • 2019 – 64,103 miles
  • 2018 – 63,469 miles
  • 2017 – 62,976 miles
  • 2016 – 62,483 miles
  • 2015 – 62,060 miles
  • 2014 – 61,741 miles
  • 2013 – 61,212 miles
  • 2012 – 60,501 miles
  • 2011 – 60,103 miles
  • 2010 – 60,057 miles
  • 2009 – 60,067 miles
  • 2008 – 60,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunnion (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,570 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    197231455557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,204 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,204 miles
    Test number
    848735896028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,718 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    564130280021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,445 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    109390255099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,089 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,089 miles
    Test number
    207609973867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,812 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    401405442969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,103 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    634489761529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    634299040072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,469 miles (+493)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    347644508681
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end fouling wheel rim (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    852885054124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunnion (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail62,976 miles (+493)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    574784794551
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle fouling track rod end (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing trunnion (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    341252703629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail62,483 miles (+423)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    369767468149
    • FailureCentre Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureCentre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass62,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    609504305255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,060 miles (+319)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    897422305293
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass61,741 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    288448344292
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDrivers seat slight play in adjustable mech
    • NoteSlight weep from clutch slave cylinder

  17. Fail61,741 miles (+529)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    388048644276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDrivers seat slight play in adjustable mech
    • NoteSlight weep from clutch slave cylinder

  18. Pass61,212 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    759575233220
    • NoteEngine mounts perishing
    • NotePassenger door stiff

  19. Fail61,205 miles (+704)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    287021933298
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine mounts perishing
    • NotePassenger door stiff
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front upper balljoint

  20. Pass60,501 miles (+4)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,501 miles
    Test number
    718938842275
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  21. Fail60,497 miles (+394)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    378243042281
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRear seats not fitted
    • NoteSpeedo cable not connected to gearbox

  22. Pass60,103 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    247584241252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,057 miles (-10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    632941210190
    • NoteOdometer reading same mileage as last year because it has stopped working however speedo works correctly

  24. Pass60,067 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    254651419153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    200649818457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 253 OBP

What vehicle is registration 253 OBP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 253 OBP on a red petrol Jaguar E-Type first used on 2 Mar 1964. 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 253 OBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 253 OBP is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 253 OBP?
The MOT on 253 OBP is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 253 OBP done?
253 OBP was recorded at 66,570 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 356 miles a year.
Has 253 OBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 253 OBP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on 253 OBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 253 OBP find?
253 OBP passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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