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Jaguar XJS

White · Petrol · 1989 · 5,343 cc

MBE 784MOT history

MBE 784 is a white petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 27 Jan 1989. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 30,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
30,998 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MBE 784
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
27 Jan 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MBE 784 was last recorded at 30,998 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,940 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,998 miles
  • 2024 – 30,940 miles
  • 2023 – 30,807 miles
  • 2022 – 30,757 miles
  • 2021 – 30,379 miles
  • 2020 – 30,214 miles
  • 2018 – 29,790 miles
  • 2015 – 29,055 miles
  • 2013 – 28,012 miles
  • 2012 – 27,656 miles
  • 2011 – 27,228 miles
  • 2010 – 26,777 miles
  • 2009 – 26,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,998 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,998 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    30,998 miles
    Test number
    993337067494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,940 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,940 miles
    Test number
    926907343092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,807 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    30,807 miles
    Test number
    169631765057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,757 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,757 miles
    Test number
    625799206154
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass30,379 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    849270770145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,214 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    715373593629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail30,200 miles (+410)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,200 miles
    Test number
    206670841763
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass29,790 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    297234686797
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise play at steering rack securing bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter dereriorated
  9. Fail29,749 miles (+694)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,749 miles
    Test number
    118405371561
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
  10. Pass29,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    129382555172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,055 miles (+1,043)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,055 miles
    Test number
    805412955120
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  12. Pass28,012 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    396776823131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,656 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,656 miles
    Test number
    249638432113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,228 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    529872121100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,777 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    571210540182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,772 miles (+181)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,772 miles
    Test number
    473507430166
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine water tank burst
  17. Pass26,591 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    461082199064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,579 miles1 dangerous6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,579 miles
    Test number
    500486189003
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about MBE 784

What vehicle is registration MBE 784 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MBE 784 on a white petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 27 Jan 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MBE 784 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MBE 784 expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MBE 784?
The MOT on MBE 784 expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MBE 784 done?
MBE 784 was recorded at 30,998 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 275 miles a year.
Has MBE 784 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MBE 784 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on MBE 784 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 MBE 784 find?
MBE 784 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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