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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

P555 ARGMOT history

P555 ARG is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 4 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
119,184 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 ARG was last recorded at 119,184 miles on 15 Jul 2023, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,453 miles · 9 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
1,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,184 miles
  • 2022 – 116,453 miles
  • 2021 – 114,428 miles
  • 2020 – 113,709 miles
  • 2019 – 113,571 miles
  • 2018 – 112,992 miles
  • 2017 – 112,902 miles
  • 2016 – 112,760 miles
  • 2015 – 112,604 miles
  • 2014 – 111,630 miles
  • 2012 – 109,447 miles
  • 2011 – 106,344 miles
  • 2010 – 103,774 miles
  • 2009 – 101,372 miles
  • 2008 – 99,448 miles
  • 2007 – 96,301 miles
  • 2006 – 90,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,184 miles (+2,731)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    811520079746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass116,453 miles (+2,025)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,453 miles
    Test number
    670698804868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass114,428 miles (+719)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    885527526842
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass113,709 miles (+138)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,709 miles
    Test number
    734502219067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on chassis
    • AdvisoryRear D bushes perished

  5. Pass113,571 miles (+579)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,571 miles
    Test number
    636961421228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,992 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    999032235264
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Nearside back box, system deteriorating/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake only just meets minimum requirement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Rear inner sills near jacking points and rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail112,980 miles (+78)2 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,980 miles
    Test number
    232851592885
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Nearside back box, system deteriorating/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Rear inner sills near jacking points and rear subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass112,902 miles (+142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    617205466285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass112,760 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    612597704786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass112,604 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,604 miles
    Test number
    458325845022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass111,630 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    298600424009
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass109,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    416900242354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail109,447 miles (+3,103)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    895818132391
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass106,344 miles (+2,570)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    106,344 miles
    Test number
    385247031320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slightly sticking

  15. Pass103,774 miles (+2,402)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    103,774 miles
    Test number
    244108230309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint split
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint split

  16. Pass101,372 miles (+1,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,372 miles
    Test number
    561579739310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint boot split. O/s/f lower ball joint boot split.

  17. Fail99,448 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    213607828355
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  18. Pass99,448 miles (+3,147)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    352427728374
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  19. Pass96,301 miles (+164)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    96,301 miles
    Test number
    471831927390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joint covers split

  20. Fail96,137 miles (+5,562)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    224427107300
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass90,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,575 miles
    Test number
    800458306321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 ARG

Does P555 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 ARG expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 ARG?
The MOT on P555 ARG expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 ARG done?
P555 ARG was recorded at 119,184 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2023, an average of 1,714 miles a year.
Has P555 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 ARG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on P555 ARG 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 P555 ARG find?
P555 ARG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2023 with 13 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 10 more.

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