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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

P474 VPPMOT history

P474 VPP is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 23 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,230 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P474 VPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P474 VPP was last recorded at 103,230 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,121 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
1,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,230 miles
  • 2025 – 102,121 miles
  • 2024 – 100,315 miles
  • 2023 – 99,506 miles
  • 2022 – 97,897 miles
  • 2021 – 95,682 miles
  • 2020 – 94,923 miles
  • 2019 – 94,574 miles
  • 2018 – 94,253 miles
  • 2017 – 93,376 miles
  • 2016 – 91,412 miles
  • 2015 – 89,570 miles
  • 2014 – 86,650 miles
  • 2013 – 83,552 miles
  • 2012 – 80,077 miles
  • 2011 – 75,047 miles
  • 2010 – 74,746 miles
  • 2009 – 73,652 miles
  • 2007 – 70,821 miles
  • 2006 – 67,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,230 miles
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear section corroded.

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,230 miles (+1,109)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    199195483577
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear section corroded.

  2. Pass102,121 miles (+1,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,121 miles
    Test number
    822278254295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,315 miles (+809)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,315 miles
    Test number
    825569326873
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,506 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,506 miles
    Test number
    308006996445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,897 miles (+2,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,897 miles
    Test number
    656432824086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    702253351321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,682 miles (+759)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,682 miles
    Test number
    158485712788
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    341812286540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,923 miles (+349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    411943834278
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass94,574 miles (+321)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,574 miles
    Test number
    404009065448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,253 miles (+877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,253 miles
    Test number
    241218066071
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    278704160610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen.

  13. Fail93,376 miles (+1,964)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    824748646517
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen.

  14. Pass91,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    872181413287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,412 miles (+1,842)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    942604456080
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  16. Pass89,570 miles (+2,920)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    251012010675
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFEAD Belt worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass86,650 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    486552774282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,552 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,552 miles
    Test number
    839486673202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,077 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    269547172212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,047 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    208401971242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,746 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    494528560292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,652 miles (+2,831)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    533026479272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded

  23. Pass70,821 miles (+2,925)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    220812947485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteMinor play in nearside rear hub assembly/wheel
    • NoteMinor play in offside rear hub assembly/wheel
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low in the outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear inner position light not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low in the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front steering rack gaitor was loose

  24. Pass67,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    813746936104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P474 VPP

Does P474 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P474 VPP is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on P474 VPP?
The MOT on P474 VPP is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P474 VPP done?
P474 VPP was recorded at 103,230 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,730 miles a year.
Has P474 VPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P474 VPP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P474 VPP 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 P474 VPP find?
P474 VPP failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside parking brake inoperative on one side; parking brake efficiency below requirements; coil spring corroded all., and 7 more.

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