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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

R720 TRWMOT history

R720 TRW is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
155,572 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 TRW
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
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 TRW was last recorded at 155,572 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 1,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,021 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,551 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,572 miles
  • 2021 – 154,021 miles
  • 2020 – 136,974 miles
  • 2019 – 127,432 miles
  • 2018 – 124,808 miles
  • 2017 – 120,122 miles
  • 2014 – 119,904 miles
  • 2010 – 119,892 miles
  • 2009 – 119,124 miles
  • 2008 – 115,720 miles
  • 2007 – 112,606 miles
  • 2006 – 108,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,572 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Noticed that air conditioning pump belt is not turning pump and that belt is just resting on other pulleys, also noticed that cooling fan plug not connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,572 miles (+1,551)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,572 miles
    Test number
    999600865512
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass154,021 miles (+17,047)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,021 miles
    Test number
    579852504124
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  3. Pass136,974 miles (+9,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,974 miles
    Test number
    793700045106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,432 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,432 miles
    Test number
    942549793747
    • AdvisoryNoticed that air conditioning pump belt is not turning pump and that belt is just resting on other pulleys, also noticed that cooling fan plug not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,426 miles (+2,618)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    516207408076
    • MajorEmissions not tested Over heated during test procedure (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking pump hose near exhaust manifold area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNoticed that air conditioning pump belt is not turning pump and that belt is just resting on other pulleys, also noticed that cooling fan plug not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    455499908366
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  7. Fail124,808 miles (+4,686)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    107328019924
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perish but not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  8. Pass120,122 miles (+218)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,122 miles
    Test number
    269423026677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  9. Pass119,904 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    985534574165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • NoteOffside front upper shock absorber bush has slight movement

  10. Pass119,892 miles (+768)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,892 miles
    Test number
    724319170291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner chassis surface corrosion
    • NoteWiper blade ends split

  11. Pass119,124 miles (+3,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    612346789257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on nearside front chassis

  12. Pass115,720 miles (+3,114)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    115,720 miles
    Test number
    920801298270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner chassis has slight corrosion

  13. Pass112,606 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    682404467294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check condition of brake dis/c or pads at time of test

  14. Fail112,577 miles (+3,615)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,577 miles
    Test number
    333776647482
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check condition of brake dis/c or pads at time of test

  15. Pass108,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    391238426233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,962 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,962 miles
    Test number
    920078526296
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about R720 TRW

Does R720 TRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 TRW expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 TRW?
The MOT on R720 TRW expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 TRW done?
R720 TRW was recorded at 155,572 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has R720 TRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 TRW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on R720 TRW 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 R720 TRW find?
R720 TRW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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