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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,967 cc

981 RPCMOT history

981 RPC is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,178 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 RPC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 RPC was last recorded at 49,178 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2007: 27,584 miles, lower than 32,071 miles on 27 Sept 2007.
  • 6 Nov 2009: 2,263 miles, lower than 36,089 miles on 1 Dec 2008.

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
47,734 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,444 miles
Average per year
917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,178 miles
  • 2025 – 47,734 miles
  • 2024 – 46,054 miles
  • 2023 – 44,203 miles
  • 2022 – 42,816 miles
  • 2021 – 41,287 miles
  • 2020 – 40,080 miles
  • 2019 – 34,459 miles
  • 2018 – 27,443 miles
  • 2017 – 20,544 miles
  • 2016 – 18,983 miles
  • 2015 – 17,741 miles
  • 2013 – 14,892 miles
  • 2012 – 13,896 miles
  • 2011 – 10,341 miles
  • 2010 – 5,937 miles
  • 2009 – 2,272 miles
  • 2008 – 36,089 miles
  • 2007 – 27,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,178 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At front undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and various suspension components are quite swollen / corroded

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.

  • General corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,178 miles (+1,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    151844870433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At front undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and various suspension components are quite swollen / corroded

  2. Pass47,734 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    224602435693
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension aprts

  3. Pass46,054 miles (+1,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    749222033299
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

  4. Pass44,203 miles (+1,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    655417695804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass42,816 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    528712813782
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

  6. Pass41,287 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    273018909416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,080 miles (+5,621)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    637427019500
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass34,459 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,459 miles
    Test number
    424493651914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,443 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,443 miles
    Test number
    198943905918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,544 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,544 miles
    Test number
    879930065380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,983 miles
    Test number
    206872389845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail18,983 miles (+1,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,983 miles
    Test number
    859994538796
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass17,741 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,741 miles
    Test number
    156066575414
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  14. Fail17,741 miles (+2,849)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,741 miles
    Test number
    778499265025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  15. Pass14,892 miles (+996)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,892 miles
    Test number
    477846423379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsf and nsf tyres worn on inner edge

  16. Pass13,896 miles (+3,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,896 miles
    Test number
    446409212358
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have low tread in centre of tread.

  17. Pass10,341 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,341 miles
    Test number
    457568721463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,937 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    5,937 miles
    Test number
    162186510387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,272 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    2,272 miles
    Test number
    104777519351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail2,263 miles (-33,826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,263 miles
    Test number
    291080719353
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass36,089 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    254406638310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,584 miles
    Test number
    911625327305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Fail27,584 miles (-4,487)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,584 miles
    Test number
    764605227319
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass32,071 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    662190177263
    • NoteTear/cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre not showing cord. †small stone chip in windscreen.

Questions about 981 RPC

What vehicle is registration 981 RPC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 RPC on a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 29 Sept 2004. 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 981 RPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 RPC is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 RPC?
The MOT on 981 RPC is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 RPC done?
981 RPC was recorded at 49,178 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 917 miles a year.
Has 981 RPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 RPC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on 981 RPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 981 RPC find?
981 RPC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive at front undertray; rear service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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