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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,239 cc

P642 TWVMOT history

P642 TWV is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
135,425 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P642 TWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P642 TWV was last recorded at 135,425 miles on 21 May 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2021: 100,515 miles, lower than 113,342 miles on 19 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,388 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
3,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,425 miles
  • 2024 – 125,681 miles
  • 2023 – 122,656 miles
  • 2022 – 111,485 miles
  • 2021 – 100,515 miles
  • 2020 – 113,342 miles
  • 2019 – 111,800 miles
  • 2018 – 109,643 miles
  • 2017 – 107,090 miles
  • 2016 – 104,934 miles
  • 2015 – 100,542 miles
  • 2014 – 94,246 miles
  • 2012 – 86,286 miles
  • 2011 – 80,141 miles
  • 2010 – 74,984 miles
  • 2009 – 70,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,425 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,425 miles
    Test number
    308825018603
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,388 miles (+9,707)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,388 miles
    Test number
    370120802777
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, corroded and deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,681 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,681 miles
    Test number
    840056991826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,644 miles (+2,988)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,644 miles
    Test number
    254007431905
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,656 miles (+11,171)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    276224716476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,485 miles (+10,970)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    634976536708
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cross member bush worn not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,515 miles (-12,827)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    185845242917
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySmall crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view outside swept area
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  8. Pass113,342 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,342 miles
    Test number
    886940065529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear drive shaft yoke joints outers

  9. Fail113,342 miles (+1,542)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,342 miles
    Test number
    247591619321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear drive shaft yoke joints outers

  10. Pass111,800 miles (+2,157)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    492886944941
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,643 miles (+2,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    144384406628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass107,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,090 miles
    Test number
    384841573878
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail107,090 miles (+2,156)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,090 miles
    Test number
    499766487767
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,934 miles
    Test number
    963114173977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,934 miles (+4,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,934 miles
    Test number
    743325564298
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass100,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    775445815062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail100,542 miles (+6,296)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    625844215036
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass94,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    259234824030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,246 miles (+7,960)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    237153024018
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass86,286 miles (+6,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    548957032124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass80,141 miles (+5,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    256829231437
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass74,984 miles (+4,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,984 miles
    Test number
    890503050158
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer walls cracking

  23. Pass70,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,815 miles
    Test number
    232339749169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P642 TWV

Does P642 TWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P642 TWV is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P642 TWV?
The MOT on P642 TWV is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P642 TWV done?
P642 TWV was recorded at 135,425 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,806 miles a year.
Has P642 TWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P642 TWV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P642 TWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P642 TWV find?
P642 TWV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter, and 2 more.

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