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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S36 WHKMOT history

S36 WHK is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 3 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 284,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
284,237 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 WHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 WHK was last recorded at 284,237 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,552 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,685 miles
Average per year
8,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,237 miles
  • 2025 – 280,552 miles
  • 2024 – 275,914 miles
  • 2023 – 271,080 miles
  • 2022 – 267,123 miles
  • 2021 – 261,836 miles
  • 2020 – 256,489 miles
  • 2019 – 249,090 miles
  • 2018 – 243,668 miles
  • 2017 – 236,721 miles
  • 2016 – 230,150 miles
  • 2015 – 221,494 miles
  • 2014 – 214,445 miles
  • 2013 – 206,401 miles
  • 2012 – 193,579 miles
  • 2011 – 183,044 miles
  • 2010 – 171,933 miles
  • 2009 – 161,582 miles
  • 2008 – 148,147 miles
  • 2007 – 132,084 miles
  • 2006 – 117,115 miles
  • 2005 – 101,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,237 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Underneath heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight lift in both rear wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,237 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    284,237 miles
    Test number
    209938762297
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass280,552 miles (+4,638)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    280,552 miles
    Test number
    794920132454
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bottom of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (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))

  3. Pass275,914 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    275,914 miles
    Test number
    633177664939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass271,080 miles (+3,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    271,080 miles
    Test number
    874086115327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass267,123 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    267,123 miles
    Test number
    512820607160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass261,836 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    261,836 miles
    Test number
    827449051710
    • AdvisoryUnderneath heavily undersealed

  7. Fail261,835 miles (+5,346)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,835 miles
    Test number
    806723562452
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath heavily undersealed

  8. Pass256,489 miles (+7,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    256,489 miles
    Test number
    219863348354
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  9. Pass249,090 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    249,090 miles
    Test number
    758909090254
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both rear wheels

  10. Fail249,053 miles (+5,385)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,053 miles
    Test number
    217726403437
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in both rear wheels

  11. Pass243,668 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    243,668 miles
    Test number
    927722600038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass236,721 miles (+6,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    236,721 miles
    Test number
    802985985679
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill area corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  13. Pass230,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    230,150 miles
    Test number
    236199265841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of car heavily undersealed

  14. Fail230,150 miles (+8,656)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,150 miles
    Test number
    544110130548
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of car heavily undersealed

  15. Pass221,494 miles (+7,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    221,494 miles
    Test number
    737834755515
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lower suspension arm has play in the bush to limit at time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r inner driveshaft

  16. Fail214,445 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,445 miles
    Test number
    316513594463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r lower suspension bush has play
    • NoteSlight play in both rear inner driveshaft joints

  17. Pass214,445 miles (+8,044)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    214,445 miles
    Test number
    609573694252
    • NoteN/s/r lower suspension bush has play
    • NoteSlight play in both rear inner driveshaft joints

  18. Pass206,401 miles (+12,822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    206,401 miles
    Test number
    646885393242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail193,579 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,579 miles
    Test number
    339180002303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass193,579 miles (+577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    193,579 miles
    Test number
    487200702389
    • 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)

  21. Fail193,002 miles (+9,958)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,002 miles
    Test number
    879985672210
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass183,044 miles (+11,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    183,044 miles
    Test number
    509308981205
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass171,933 miles (+10,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    171,933 miles
    Test number
    530988870213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass161,582 miles (+13,435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    161,582 miles
    Test number
    330929259446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass148,147 miles (+16,063)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    148,147 miles
    Test number
    193914858255
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limits
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low

  26. Pass132,084 miles (+14,969)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    231215157283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass117,115 miles (+16,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    117,115 miles
    Test number
    192714266288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Pass101,004 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    282459455291
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about S36 WHK

Does S36 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 WHK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S36 WHK?
The MOT on S36 WHK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 WHK done?
S36 WHK was recorded at 284,237 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,696 miles a year.
Has S36 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 WHK has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S36 WHK 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 S36 WHK find?
S36 WHK passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle heavily undersealed.

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