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Jaguar XJR

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

J8 JGUMOT history

J8 JGU is a silver petrol Jaguar XJR first used on 27 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2024
Mileage
114,909 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJR
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JGU was last recorded at 114,909 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 4,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,145 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,764 miles
Average per year
2,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,909 miles
  • 2022 – 110,145 miles
  • 2021 – 109,346 miles
  • 2020 – 108,952 miles
  • 2019 – 107,108 miles
  • 2018 – 104,977 miles
  • 2017 – 100,409 miles
  • 2016 – 100,212 miles
  • 2015 – 99,525 miles
  • 2014 – 97,606 miles
  • 2013 – 94,141 miles
  • 2012 – 92,187 miles
  • 2011 – 90,355 miles
  • 2010 – 88,612 miles
  • 2009 – 78,749 miles
  • 2008 – 77,751 miles
  • 2007 – 74,252 miles
  • 2006 – 70,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,909 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust silencers slightly blowing
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads wearing low
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement b oth (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,909 miles (+4,764)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    568307803468
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust silencers slightly blowing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,145 miles (+799)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    604796816463
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame & suspension corroded

  3. Pass109,346 miles (+394)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,346 miles
    Test number
    579125189395
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass108,952 miles (+1,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,952 miles
    Test number
    349373813537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust silencer slightly split/blowing

  5. Pass107,108 miles (+2,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,108 miles
    Test number
    758620138765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from both centre silencers

  6. Pass104,977 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,977 miles
    Test number
    869910379978
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from rear pipes

  7. Pass100,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,409 miles
    Test number
    748851469835
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement b oth (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to osf jack point and sill end

  8. Fail100,409 miles (+197)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,409 miles
    Test number
    227781467118
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both boxes (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement b oth (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass100,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,212 miles
    Test number
    793505386020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,212 miles (+687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,212 miles
    Test number
    822485579301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass99,525 miles (+1,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    141738018920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around suspension (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  12. Pass97,606 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    365089054213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,434 miles (+3,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    579528044259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass94,141 miles (+1,954)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,141 miles
    Test number
    296771313254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside front inner wing.
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside front floor.

  15. Pass92,187 miles (+1,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    828086112293
    • NoteSlight blow from both rear exhaust boxes.

  16. Pass90,355 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,355 miles
    Test number
    126987811252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,612 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    211509940285
    • NoteN/s/f lower swevil has some play

  18. Fail88,612 miles (+9,863)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    543649340239
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f lower swevil has some play

  19. Pass78,749 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,749 miles
    Test number
    563871429146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,751 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    141674698499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,252 miles
    Test number
    514763947020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,252 miles (+3,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,252 miles
    Test number
    992023147023
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass70,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    191772056422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 JGU

Does J8 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 JGU expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 JGU?
The MOT on J8 JGU expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 JGU done?
J8 JGU was recorded at 114,909 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 2,494 miles a year.
Has J8 JGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JGU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 JGU 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 J8 JGU find?
J8 JGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with 8 advisories: both centre exhaust silencers slightly blowing; both rear tyre treads wearing low; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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