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Jaguar E-Type

Blue · Petrol · 1965 · 4,235 cc

REC 7MOT history

REC 7 is a blue petrol Jaguar E-Type first used on 15 Jan 1965. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 23,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
23,558 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REC 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
E-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,235 cc
Year of manufacture
1965
First used
15 Jan 1965
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

REC 7 was last recorded at 23,558 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 2,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,621 miles · 18 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
2,937 miles
Average per year
690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,558 miles
  • 2020 – 20,621 miles
  • 2018 – 20,056 miles
  • 2017 – 19,653 miles
  • 2016 – 18,065 miles
  • 2015 – 17,285 miles
  • 2014 – 16,580 miles
  • 2013 – 14,626 miles
  • 2012 – 13,542 miles
  • 2011 – 10,441 miles
  • 2010 – 10,030 miles
  • 2008 – 10,009 miles
  • 2006 – 10,009 miles
  • 2005 – 10,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,558 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Low oil pressure warning lamp switch is disconnected.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,558 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    23,558 miles
    Test number
    984065325657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,621 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,621 miles
    Test number
    497271339483
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail20,596 miles (+540)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,596 miles
    Test number
    958088314880
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm spring washer and nut were loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass20,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,056 miles
    Test number
    521788091500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  5. Fail20,056 miles (+403)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,056 miles
    Test number
    391500021995
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  6. Pass19,653 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,653 miles
    Test number
    260012307601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,651 miles (+1,586)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,651 miles
    Test number
    137081085645
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass18,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    18,065 miles
    Test number
    990067082733
    • AdvisoryLow oil pressure warning lamp switch is disconnected.

  9. Fail18,065 miles (+780)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,065 miles
    Test number
    285435092558
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryLow oil pressure warning lamp switch is disconnected.

  10. Pass17,285 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,285 miles
    Test number
    928690635057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,580 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    16,580 miles
    Test number
    387824634016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,626 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,626 miles
    Test number
    859810873096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,542 miles
    Test number
    747079762078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,542 miles (+3,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,542 miles
    Test number
    906179362007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass10,441 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,441 miles
    Test number
    467203061083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,030 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    10,030 miles
    Test number
    873741740087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,009 miles
    Test number
    662527218089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    10,009 miles
    Test number
    260539036327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    10,009 miles
    Test number
    432348325303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about REC 7

What vehicle is registration REC 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REC 7 on a blue petrol Jaguar E-Type first used on 15 Jan 1965. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does REC 7 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on REC 7 expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on REC 7?
The MOT on REC 7 expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has REC 7 done?
REC 7 was recorded at 23,558 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 690 miles a year.
Has REC 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REC 7 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on REC 7 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 REC 7 find?
REC 7 passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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