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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,248 cc

6938 FGMOT history

6938 FG is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 18 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,498 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6938 FG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6938 FG was last recorded at 94,498 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,495 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,498 miles
  • 2024 – 87,707 miles
  • 2023 – 80,745 miles
  • 2022 – 74,574 miles
  • 2021 – 71,176 miles
  • 2020 – 66,909 miles
  • 2019 – 65,681 miles
  • 2018 – 64,357 miles
  • 2017 – 62,503 miles
  • 2016 – 61,180 miles
  • 2015 – 60,215 miles
  • 2014 – 59,096 miles
  • 2013 – 57,636 miles
  • 2012 – 55,435 miles
  • 2010 – 52,488 miles
  • 2009 – 50,259 miles
  • 2008 – 48,615 miles
  • 2007 – 47,227 miles
  • 2006 – 45,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,498 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,498 miles
    Test number
    665406044054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail94,495 miles (+6,788)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,495 miles
    Test number
    753802036800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,707 miles (+6,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,707 miles
    Test number
    783168421862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bush slightly worn

  4. Pass80,745 miles (+6,171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,745 miles
    Test number
    717977907127
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,574 miles (+3,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    422036431715
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass71,176 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    376889924402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,909 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    535823285108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,908 miles (+1,227)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,908 miles
    Test number
    996707872814
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass65,681 miles (+1,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    787342204353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded at chassis leg

  10. Pass64,357 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    534622411936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    331959305532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,503 miles (+71)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    919403871118
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail62,432 miles (+1,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    733770273951
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass61,180 miles (+965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    528515794789
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,215 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    628265825149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,096 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,096 miles
    Test number
    606380754140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,636 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    649086113161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,435 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    429560332024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,488 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    170433330312
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gator split

  20. Fail52,487 miles (+2,228)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    492260030477
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gator split

  21. Pass50,259 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    694575759366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,615 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    143047258338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,227 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,227 miles
    Test number
    651416437290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    663427896032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6938 FG

What vehicle is registration 6938 FG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6938 FG on a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 18 Nov 1997. 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 6938 FG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6938 FG is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 6938 FG?
The MOT on 6938 FG is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6938 FG done?
6938 FG was recorded at 94,498 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
Has 6938 FG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6938 FG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 6938 FG 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 6938 FG find?
6938 FG passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front sill slightly corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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