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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,248 cc

P765 VGPMOT history

P765 VGP is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,000 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P765 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P765 VGP was last recorded at 104,000 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2015: 77,774 miles, lower than 86,355 miles on 16 May 2014.

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
98,287 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,713 miles
Average per year
2,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,000 miles
  • 2025 – 98,287 miles
  • 2023 – 96,926 miles
  • 2022 – 96,754 miles
  • 2020 – 93,181 miles
  • 2019 – 90,086 miles
  • 2018 – 89,068 miles
  • 2017 – 84,510 miles
  • 2015 – 77,774 miles
  • 2014 – 86,355 miles
  • 2013 – 71,186 miles
  • 2012 – 66,064 miles
  • 2011 – 63,168 miles
  • 2010 – 59,988 miles
  • 2008 – 55,035 miles
  • 2007 – 51,683 miles
  • 2006 – 46,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,000 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of the car covered in underseal

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,000 miles (+5,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    375690735540
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the car covered in underseal

  2. Pass98,287 miles (+1,361)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    271866384986
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play up/down and side to side at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass96,926 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    715317830052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,754 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    793505947209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,938 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    697713837010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,181 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    903769715498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,086 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    461074952103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,068 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,068 miles
    Test number
    916267649325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,510 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,510 miles
    Test number
    912024725552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,774 miles (-8,581)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    709991945122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,355 miles (+15,169)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    628906834114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,186 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    627875213104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,064 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    666666092069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,168 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    229068911141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,988 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    114388810132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass59,988 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    170928310119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,035 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    591565528372
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass55,035 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    794425228382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,683 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    574812567331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    311508526364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P765 VGP

Does P765 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P765 VGP is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P765 VGP?
The MOT on P765 VGP is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P765 VGP done?
P765 VGP was recorded at 104,000 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,912 miles a year.
Has P765 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P765 VGP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on P765 VGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P765 VGP find?
P765 VGP passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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