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Jaguar Mark IX

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 3,781 cc

257 SPEMOT history

257 SPE is a blue petrol Jaguar Mark IX first used on 11 Nov 1960. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,915 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
257 SPE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
Mark IX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
11 Nov 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

257 SPE was last recorded at 72,915 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,536 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,915 miles
  • 2025 – 72,536 miles
  • 2024 – 72,400 miles
  • 2022 – 72,270 miles
  • 2015 – 71,543 miles
  • 2014 – 71,387 miles
  • 2012 – 70,816 miles
  • 2011 – 70,779 miles
  • 2010 – 70,583 miles
  • 2009 – 70,189 miles
  • 2008 – 69,877 miles
  • 2007 – 68,619 miles
  • 2006 – 67,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,915 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bushes have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,915 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    413644714358
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bushes have slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,536 miles (+136)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,536 miles
    Test number
    319787199864
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass72,400 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,400 miles
    Test number
    163622067654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass72,270 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    779631252912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,543 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,543 miles
    Test number
    975719435109
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass71,387 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    186214614188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail71,386 miles (+570)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    427112414189
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  8. Pass70,816 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    357402852145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade torn

  9. Fail70,815 miles (+36)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,815 miles
    Test number
    125071552183
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade torn

  10. Pass70,779 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,779 miles
    Test number
    279783351405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,583 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    800935050105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,189 miles (+312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    824775359190
    • NoteOffside front outer sill panel and floor panel holed with corrosion outwith any prescribed areas.

  13. Pass69,877 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    923248048158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,619 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    434819247138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,613 miles (+791)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,613 miles
    Test number
    623668347106
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass67,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    392175926192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 257 SPE

What vehicle is registration 257 SPE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 257 SPE on a blue petrol Jaguar Mark IX first used on 11 Nov 1960. 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 257 SPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 257 SPE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 257 SPE?
The MOT on 257 SPE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 257 SPE done?
257 SPE was recorded at 72,915 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 252 miles a year.
Has 257 SPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 257 SPE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on 257 SPE 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 257 SPE find?
257 SPE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central prop shaft bearing has slight play bushes have slight play.

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