Jaguar XJS
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 4,000 cc
M296 VCTMOT history
M296 VCT is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 1 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 74,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 74,998 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 4
- 2 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 58 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M296 VCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJS
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Jan 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
M296 VCT was last recorded at 74,998 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 74,917 miles · 1 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 81 miles
- Average per year
- 58 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 74,998 miles
- 2022 – 74,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
4 tests since 15 Aug 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,998 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,998 miles
- Test number
- 441610339504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,917 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,917 miles
- Test number
- 401392131220
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,908 miles (+3)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,908 miles
- Test number
- 799750835566
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,905 miles1 dangerous7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,905 miles
- Test number
- 260551867613
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake excessively binding All (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSide repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working Pump not running (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll tyres over ten years old
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre distorted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both trailing arm front brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Questions about M296 VCT
- Does M296 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M296 VCT expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M296 VCT?
- The MOT on M296 VCT expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M296 VCT done?
- M296 VCT was recorded at 74,998 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 58 miles a year.
- Has M296 VCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M296 VCT has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on M296 VCT 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 M296 VCT find?
- M296 VCT passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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