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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,248 cc

J8 TLPMOT history

J8 TLP is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 2 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
83,776 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 TLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

J8 TLP was last recorded at 83,776 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 3,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,169 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,607 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,776 miles
  • 2024 – 80,169 miles
  • 2023 – 77,489 miles
  • 2021 – 73,029 miles
  • 2020 – 69,697 miles
  • 2019 – 68,529 miles
  • 2018 – 66,937 miles
  • 2017 – 65,221 miles
  • 2016 – 63,007 miles
  • 2015 – 60,788 miles
  • 2014 – 58,417 miles
  • 2013 – 56,895 miles
  • 2012 – 54,308 miles
  • 2011 – 52,240 miles
  • 2010 – 48,981 miles
  • 2009 – 47,408 miles
  • 2008 – 45,623 miles
  • 2007 – 40,851 miles
  • 2006 – 35,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,776 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,776 miles (+3,607)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,776 miles
    Test number
    272479944600
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,169 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    797724929101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,489 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    422655822747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,466 miles (+4,437)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    829530218509
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subrame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,029 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    714913396621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    397306082798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,927 miles (+2,230)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    491608380885
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,697 miles
    Test number
    334653212120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,697 miles (+1,168)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,697 miles
    Test number
    772406834973
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    864075509471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,529 miles (+1,592)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    222235235196
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,937 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    909236515008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,221 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    812602464892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    748514868845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,004 miles (+2,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    667578371079
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven 60% (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass60,788 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    145033515054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  17. Fail60,777 miles (+2,360)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    466317705078
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  18. Pass58,417 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    347138404077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,895 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    599509903043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,308 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,308 miles
    Test number
    349542912067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,240 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    148022411049
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,981 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    503444110086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,408 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    312568709076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,623 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,623 miles
    Test number
    972580518014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,851 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,851 miles
    Test number
    144031417069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,365 miles
    Test number
    134693416083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 TLP

Does J8 TLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 TLP expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 TLP?
The MOT on J8 TLP expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 TLP done?
J8 TLP was recorded at 83,776 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has J8 TLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 TLP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 TLP 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 TLP find?
J8 TLP failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened; offside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 1 more.

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