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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

P186 YGCMOT history

P186 YGC is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 28 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,331 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P186 YGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P186 YGC was last recorded at 69,331 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,328 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
1,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,331 miles
  • 2024 – 68,328 miles
  • 2023 – 67,244 miles
  • 2022 – 65,432 miles
  • 2021 – 64,063 miles
  • 2020 – 63,166 miles
  • 2019 – 60,984 miles
  • 2018 – 60,956 miles
  • 2017 – 60,950 miles
  • 2016 – 60,115 miles
  • 2015 – 58,996 miles
  • 2014 – 58,295 miles
  • 2013 – 57,349 miles
  • 2012 – 55,314 miles
  • 2011 – 54,507 miles
  • 2010 – 52,181 miles
  • 2009 – 50,904 miles
  • 2008 – 50,198 miles
  • 2007 – 49,380 miles
  • 2006 – 48,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,331 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,331 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    395868945999
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass68,328 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    406898412468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,317 miles (+1,073)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    370610692099
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass67,244 miles (+9)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    680685778601
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail67,235 miles (+1,803)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    308080143232
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass65,432 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    142086590214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,063 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    304514373145
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass63,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    151661886033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,166 miles (+12)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    943638005417
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Fail63,154 miles (+2,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    645533159409
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass60,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    541579168042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,984 miles (+28)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    768839076107
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  13. Pass60,956 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    554803322129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass60,950 miles (+835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    996100877483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly
  15. Pass60,115 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    174921769374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust corroding
  16. Pass58,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    375434345093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,996 miles (+701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    876160045034
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass58,295 miles (+946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    946640354092
    • NoteBoth rear silencers are in poor condition.
  19. Pass57,349 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    138470653456
    • NoteBoth rear exhausts silencers corroding
  20. Fail57,349 miles (+2,035)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    666469343023
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear exhausts silencers corroding
  21. Pass55,314 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    608066622004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,507 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    917925931039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,181 miles (+3)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,181 miles
    Test number
    832941450019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn uneven
  24. Fail52,178 miles (+1,274)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    851283540000
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn uneven
  25. Pass50,904 miles (+706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    792904849044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSticker stuck on rear number plate
  26. Pass50,198 miles (+818)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    662006118048
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust boxs corroded
    • NoteSmall stone chips in front screen
  27. Pass49,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    772550427003
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  28. Fail49,380 miles (+1,239)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    123239317449
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  29. Pass48,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,141 miles
    Test number
    221396846070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about P186 YGC

Does P186 YGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P186 YGC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P186 YGC?
The MOT on P186 YGC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P186 YGC done?
P186 YGC was recorded at 69,331 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,073 miles a year.
Has P186 YGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P186 YGC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on P186 YGC 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 P186 YGC find?
P186 YGC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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