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Jaguar XJS

Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 5,343 cc

796 VPGMOT history

796 VPG is a grey petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 13 Jan 1989. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,062 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
796 VPG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
13 Jan 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

796 VPG was last recorded at 81,062 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,771 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,062 miles
  • 2025 – 80,771 miles
  • 2024 – 80,425 miles
  • 2023 – 80,203 miles
  • 2022 – 79,982 miles
  • 2021 – 79,085 miles
  • 2020 – 78,796 miles
  • 2019 – 78,094 miles
  • 2018 – 77,748 miles
  • 2017 – 77,206 miles
  • 2016 – 76,761 miles
  • 2013 – 76,750 miles
  • 2012 – 76,647 miles
  • 2011 – 76,522 miles
  • 2010 – 76,306 miles
  • 2009 – 75,931 miles
  • 2008 – 75,725 miles
  • 2007 – 75,065 miles
  • 2006 – 74,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,062 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,062 miles (+291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    119616592914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,771 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,771 miles
    Test number
    111567185878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,425 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    926494271305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    721575280384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,203 miles (+221)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    467873319592
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,982 miles (+897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    128657892703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,085 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,085 miles
    Test number
    586721962985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,796 miles (+702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    403615344125
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  9. Pass78,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    486800984203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,094 miles (+346)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    493193804795
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine throttle linkage bushes worn

  11. Pass77,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    371205407373
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail77,748 miles (+542)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    187335036374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass77,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,206 miles
    Test number
    951340172080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,204 miles (+443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    659447900013
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass76,761 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    170753524156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,750 miles (+103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    917485073143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S/Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  17. Pass76,647 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,647 miles
    Test number
    278338052480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,522 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    398008071161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,306 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    230834070139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,931 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,931 miles
    Test number
    882118049111
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass75,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    623779278155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,724 miles (+659)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    443779078182
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

  23. Pass75,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    254741377169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174201377161
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass74,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,678 miles
    Test number
    170086266116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 796 VPG

What vehicle is registration 796 VPG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 796 VPG on a grey petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 13 Jan 1989. 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 796 VPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 796 VPG is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 796 VPG?
The MOT on 796 VPG is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 796 VPG done?
796 VPG was recorded at 81,062 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 323 miles a year.
Has 796 VPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 796 VPG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 796 VPG 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 796 VPG find?
796 VPG passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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