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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1982 · 4,235 cc

RP 8705MOT history

RP 8705 is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 5 Nov 1982. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
79,370 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RP 8705
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,235 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
5 Nov 1982
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

RP 8705 was last recorded at 79,370 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,360 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,370 miles
  • 2021 – 79,360 miles
  • 2019 – 79,125 miles
  • 2018 – 78,834 miles
  • 2017 – 78,761 miles
  • 2016 – 78,137 miles
  • 2015 – 77,509 miles
  • 2014 – 76,947 miles
  • 2013 – 75,971 miles
  • 2012 – 75,325 miles
  • 2011 – 74,255 miles
  • 2010 – 73,854 miles
  • 2009 – 73,170 miles
  • 2008 – 72,887 miles
  • 2007 – 72,019 miles
  • 2006 – 70,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Steering rack bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    872248603837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,370 miles (+10)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    513626679072
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass79,360 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    287308755094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,125 miles (+291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    564889925664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,834 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    605619255449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes slightly worn

  6. Fail78,827 miles (+66)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    833873499378
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes slightly worn

  7. Pass78,761 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    900474323026
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

  8. Pass78,137 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    836316874996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,509 miles (+562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    519264955190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass76,947 miles (+976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    216893854486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass75,971 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    565415353184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,325 miles (+1,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    605838252108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass74,255 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    237428451433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,854 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    903153650192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,170 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    143359739127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,887 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    841776958182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,019 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    494296057147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    711808356106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RP 8705

What vehicle is registration RP 8705 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RP 8705 on a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 5 Nov 1982. 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 RP 8705 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RP 8705 expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RP 8705?
The MOT on RP 8705 expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RP 8705 done?
RP 8705 was recorded at 79,370 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 540 miles a year.
Has RP 8705 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RP 8705 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on RP 8705 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 RP 8705 find?
RP 8705 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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