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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,239 cc

K78 OCVMOT history

K78 OCV is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 29 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
127,882 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 OCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 OCV was last recorded at 127,882 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,881 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,882 miles
  • 2021 – 122,678 miles
  • 2020 – 120,722 miles
  • 2019 – 116,238 miles
  • 2018 – 111,018 miles
  • 2017 – 105,908 miles
  • 2016 – 100,516 miles
  • 2015 – 91,688 miles
  • 2014 – 83,788 miles
  • 2012 – 73,258 miles
  • 2011 – 58,215 miles
  • 2010 – 56,212 miles
  • 2009 – 53,375 miles
  • 2008 – 51,041 miles
  • 2007 – 50,886 miles
  • 2006 – 48,448 miles
  • 2005 – 46,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower chassis has surface slight corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight upper free play movement.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137190426137
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower chassis has surface slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight upper free play movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,882 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    157706986263
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,881 miles (+5,203)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    651082353887
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,678 miles (+1,956)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    998514158693
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has upper free play movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has upper free play movement.

  5. Pass120,722 miles (+4,484)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,722 miles
    Test number
    839660883564
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has free play movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has free play movement.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,238 miles (+5,220)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    700684024252
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,018 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    621767761924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front noise located in suspension area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has top and bottom free play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has top and bottom free play.

  8. Fail111,010 miles (+5,102)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    688779258402
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front noise located in suspension area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has top and bottom free play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has top and bottom free play.

  9. Pass105,908 miles (+5,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    920088559554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass100,516 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    527427272356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail100,516 miles (+8,828)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    367334094270
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass91,688 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    215658275078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,788 miles (+10,530)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    309903084033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,258 miles (+15,043)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    195714852312
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel has slight free .play
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has slight free play.

  15. Pass58,215 miles (+2,003)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    905109131360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteVehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underseald emission past not print machine not working

  16. Pass56,212 miles (+2,837)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    630305150397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFont to rear steel brakepipes underseald vehile chassis section underseald

  17. Pass53,375 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    444821149416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,041 miles (+155)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    290337038319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear side front tyre slightly out of shape

  19. Pass50,886 miles (+2,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    331675747353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass48,448 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    113140616388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,827 miles
    Test number
    164565355228
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about K78 OCV

Does K78 OCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 OCV expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 OCV?
The MOT on K78 OCV expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 OCV done?
K78 OCV was recorded at 127,882 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 4,892 miles a year.
Has K78 OCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 OCV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K78 OCV 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 K78 OCV find?
K78 OCV passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower chassis has surface slight corrosion.; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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