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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 3,980 cc

K98 KWUMOT history

K98 KWU is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 28 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,070 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 KWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 KWU was last recorded at 92,070 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,846 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,070 miles
  • 2025 – 90,846 miles
  • 2024 – 89,091 miles
  • 2023 – 89,001 miles
  • 2022 – 88,995 miles
  • 2021 – 88,995 miles
  • 2019 – 88,992 miles
  • 2017 – 88,792 miles
  • 2016 – 88,576 miles
  • 2014 – 88,389 miles
  • 2013 – 88,218 miles
  • 2012 – 88,143 miles
  • 2010 – 88,057 miles
  • 2006 – 86,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,070 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,070 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    537458430731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,846 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    212534549900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,759 miles (+1,668)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    869642836509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,091 miles (+90)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,091 miles
    Test number
    954967840141
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded rear

  5. Pass89,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    822578678074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,001 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    567933567449
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,995 miles
    Test number
    537180857826
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,995 miles (+1)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,995 miles
    Test number
    408614706004
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,994 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,994 miles
    Test number
    358144074750
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass88,992 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,992 miles
    Test number
    454718683042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,986 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    888626223313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,985 miles (+193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    226962017414
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass88,792 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    414829476306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,576 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    108144507185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    537859948480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,399 miles (+10)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,399 miles
    Test number
    130044735258
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass88,389 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,389 miles
    Test number
    468275014373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,218 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    437096613432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,143 miles (+86)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,143 miles
    Test number
    527276142330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slight cuts

  20. Pass88,057 miles (+1,276)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    752322540057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

  21. Pass86,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    193815626160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K98 KWU

Does K98 KWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 KWU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K98 KWU?
The MOT on K98 KWU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 KWU done?
K98 KWU was recorded at 92,070 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 268 miles a year.
Has K98 KWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 KWU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K98 KWU 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 K98 KWU find?
K98 KWU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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