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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S71 SNCMOT history

S71 SNC is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,571 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 SNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 SNC was last recorded at 58,571 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,829 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
1,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,571 miles
  • 2025 – 57,829 miles
  • 2024 – 56,422 miles
  • 2023 – 55,831 miles
  • 2022 – 55,724 miles
  • 2021 – 55,030 miles
  • 2020 – 53,282 miles
  • 2019 – 50,574 miles
  • 2017 – 49,257 miles
  • 2016 – 48,607 miles
  • 2015 – 47,502 miles
  • 2014 – 46,739 miles
  • 2013 – 45,901 miles
  • 2012 – 44,911 miles
  • 2011 – 43,722 miles
  • 2010 – 42,238 miles
  • 2009 – 34,753 miles
  • 2008 – 29,283 miles
  • 2007 – 28,657 miles
  • 2006 – 26,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,571 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside front ball joint slight play
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Chip in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak around front bumper area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Third brake light insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,571 miles (+742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,571 miles
    Test number
    764063540304
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass57,829 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    307188884607
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from power steering cooler
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail57,829 miles (+1,407)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    806839469898
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from power steering cooler
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass56,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    988894852083
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged

  5. Fail56,422 miles (+591)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    150868508522
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged

  6. Pass55,831 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    826065826728
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,724 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    210535172628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass55,030 miles (+1,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,030 miles
    Test number
    450813991013
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,282 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,282 miles
    Test number
    834765059012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,574 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    868733167588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,257 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    658865568384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    961506042878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is on the minimum

  13. Fail48,607 miles (+1,105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    879897357168
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged have repaired with lens tape (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is on the minimum

  14. Pass47,502 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    370256725894
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak around front bumper area
    • AdvisoryThird brake light insecure

  15. Fail47,430 miles (+691)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    563885530151
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak around front bumper area
    • AdvisoryThird brake light insecure

  16. Pass46,739 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    189806054399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,620 miles (+719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,620 miles
    Test number
    577811204360
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass45,901 miles (+990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    857900383232
    • NoteOil leak from oilcooler pipe area (closer examination recomended)

  19. Pass44,911 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    639483782204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,901 miles (+1,179)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    689252082277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass43,722 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,722 miles
    Test number
    356255451259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,697 miles (+1,459)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,697 miles
    Test number
    648298041266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    652588410272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,238 miles (+7,485)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    354926910425
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on limit (inner edge worn).
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn (on limit).
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear driveshaft u.j.
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear driveshaft u.j.

  25. Pass34,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,753 miles
    Test number
    303436949470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,753 miles (+5,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,753 miles
    Test number
    793600249200
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass29,283 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,283 miles
    Test number
    151665978152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,657 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,657 miles
    Test number
    994233497183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    984319796161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 SNC

Does S71 SNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 SNC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S71 SNC?
The MOT on S71 SNC is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 SNC done?
S71 SNC was recorded at 58,571 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,593 miles a year.
Has S71 SNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 SNC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 SNC 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 S71 SNC find?
S71 SNC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: all four coil springs corroded; offside front ball joint slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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