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Jaguar XJR

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S31 XJRMOT history

S31 XJR is a green petrol Jaguar XJR first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,453 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 XJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJR
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 XJR was last recorded at 90,453 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2025: 90,432 miles, lower than 159,678 miles on 4 Sept 2024.

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
90,432 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,453 miles
  • 2024 – 159,678 miles
  • 2023 – 158,484 miles
  • 2022 – 155,984 miles
  • 2021 – 153,253 miles
  • 2020 – 149,779 miles
  • 2019 – 147,144 miles
  • 2018 – 146,300 miles
  • 2017 – 144,617 miles
  • 2016 – 143,251 miles
  • 2014 – 140,812 miles
  • 2013 – 137,632 miles
  • 2012 – 134,385 miles
  • 2011 – 131,791 miles
  • 2010 – 128,158 miles
  • 2009 – 123,173 miles
  • 2008 – 120,109 miles
  • 2007 – 117,711 miles
  • 2006 – 113,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All suspension corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,453 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    416758904165
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
  2. Fail90,432 miles (-69,246)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    226220243766
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroding
  3. Pass159,678 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,678 miles
    Test number
    742307238475
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroding
  4. Fail159,661 miles (+1,177)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,661 miles
    Test number
    735545822087
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass158,484 miles (+2,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,484 miles
    Test number
    273655610740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  6. Pass155,984 miles (+2,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,984 miles
    Test number
    878441728168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass153,253 miles (+3,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,253 miles
    Test number
    391004633661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass149,779 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    149,779 miles
    Test number
    279600733823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,144 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    951729427147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass146,300 miles (+1,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,300 miles
    Test number
    412982367002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  11. Pass144,617 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,617 miles
    Test number
    485139909794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass143,251 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    125771478929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass140,812 miles (+3,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,812 miles
    Test number
    446870434460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  14. Pass137,632 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    137,632 miles
    Test number
    986201333315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,385 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    118871392297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass131,791 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    131,791 miles
    Test number
    949375981232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,158 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,158 miles
    Test number
    121848770204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass123,173 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    123,173 miles
    Test number
    630276889218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,109 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,109 miles
    Test number
    143803588215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,711 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    753233067260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,554 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    113,554 miles
    Test number
    792329666233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNoise from osf wheel at low speeds,sounds like brake back plate rubbing
    • NoteSome lift present in lower colum where protrudes through bulkhead

Questions about S31 XJR

Does S31 XJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 XJR expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 XJR?
The MOT on S31 XJR expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 XJR done?
S31 XJR was recorded at 90,453 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
Has S31 XJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 XJR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 XJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 XJR find?
S31 XJR passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension corroding; fuel pipes corroded; rear suspension corroding.

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