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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

P487 HMHMOT history

P487 HMH is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,185 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 HMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 HMH was last recorded at 95,185 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,182 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,185 miles
  • 2023 – 95,182 miles
  • 2021 – 92,181 miles
  • 2020 – 91,823 miles
  • 2019 – 91,155 miles
  • 2017 – 89,724 miles
  • 2016 – 89,429 miles
  • 2015 – 88,954 miles
  • 2014 – 87,937 miles
  • 2012 – 82,013 miles
  • 2011 – 74,432 miles
  • 2010 – 65,418 miles
  • 2009 – 62,668 miles
  • 2008 – 60,040 miles
  • 2007 – 50,023 miles
  • 2006 – 37,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,185 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner treadsRecorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,185 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,185 miles
    Test number
    554397871661
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner treads

  2. Fail95,182 miles (+3,001)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    398118464532
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner treads

  3. Pass92,181 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    414428299315
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,823 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    470565455724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail91,823 miles (+668)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    379152031452
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,155 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,155 miles
    Test number
    693377132430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    289732769256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant warning light's on

  8. Fail89,724 miles (+295)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    184740345778
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant warning light's on

  9. Pass89,429 miles (+475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,429 miles
    Test number
    234939257341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass88,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    827136295159
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail88,954 miles (+1,017)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    935066895106
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass87,937 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,937 miles
    Test number
    585171434020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass82,013 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    976274562347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,432 miles (+9,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    189779831335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Pass65,418 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    820870450235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,668 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    973341159280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,040 miles (+10,017)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,040 miles
    Test number
    262869458244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,023 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    734992767383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,649 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    990636707032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    991224606016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P487 HMH

Does P487 HMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P487 HMH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P487 HMH?
The MOT on P487 HMH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P487 HMH done?
P487 HMH was recorded at 95,185 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has P487 HMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 HMH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on P487 HMH 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 P487 HMH find?
P487 HMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front tyres wearing on inner treads.

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