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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S745 RCLMOT history

S745 RCL is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
47,170 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 RCL was last recorded at 47,170 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,113 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
1,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,170 miles
  • 2025 – 43,314 miles
  • 2024 – 39,885 miles
  • 2023 – 39,771 miles
  • 2022 – 36,589 miles
  • 2021 – 32,426 miles
  • 2020 – 32,303 miles
  • 2019 – 31,732 miles
  • 2018 – 31,379 miles
  • 2017 – 30,540 miles
  • 2016 – 29,813 miles
  • 2015 – 28,454 miles
  • 2014 – 27,493 miles
  • 2012 – 25,426 miles
  • 2011 – 24,374 miles
  • 2010 – 23,545 miles
  • 2009 – 22,529 miles
  • 2008 – 20,637 miles
  • 2007 – 19,482 miles
  • 2006 – 18,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,170 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leaks underneath, 2 high level brake light bulbs not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Generalsurface rust underneath vehicle two small rust holes by front mudflaps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,170 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    47,170 miles
    Test number
    981134558259
    • AdvisoryOil leaks underneath, 2 high level brake light bulbs not working

  2. Fail47,113 miles (+3,799)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    991423909981
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Bumper damaged and indicator fallen in bumper (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks underneath, 2 high level brake light bulbs not working

  3. Pass43,314 miles (+3,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    202712056225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass39,885 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    481608692134
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail39,771 miles (+3,182)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,771 miles
    Test number
    573053425563
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass36,589 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    904779014531
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front and rear inner siil
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front and rear inner siil

  7. Fail36,589 miles (+4,163)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    560270767860
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front and rear inner siil
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front and rear inner siil

  8. Pass32,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    271088073310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneralsurface rust underneath vehicle two small rust holes by front mudflaps

  9. Fail32,426 miles (+123)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    231166508468
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn excessive inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing close to limit in some places advise new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneralsurface rust underneath vehicle two small rust holes by front mudflaps

  10. Pass32,303 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    965658019463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass31,732 miles (+353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    969069172328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded

  12. Pass31,379 miles (+839)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,379 miles
    Test number
    297104673669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion inner sill door shut

  13. Pass30,540 miles (+727)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    873858538050
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill/door shut (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass29,813 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    805468723405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,454 miles (+961)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,454 miles
    Test number
    895001955028
    • NoteAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing the windscreen
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass27,493 miles (+2,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,493 miles
    Test number
    515412164018
    • NoteBoth front6 inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

  17. Pass25,426 miles (+1,052)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,426 miles
    Test number
    947193302358
    • NoteFront inner sills corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner wing corroded

  18. Pass24,374 miles (+829)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    698939621324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteGeneral under body corrosion

  19. Pass23,545 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    552671920380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,529 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,529 miles
    Test number
    564255519370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,637 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,637 miles
    Test number
    450991518453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,482 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    300525207309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,164 miles
    Test number
    312198656292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S745 RCL

Does S745 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 RCL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 RCL?
The MOT on S745 RCL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 RCL done?
S745 RCL was recorded at 47,170 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,490 miles a year.
Has S745 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 RCL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S745 RCL 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 S745 RCL find?
S745 RCL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leaks underneath, 2 high level brake light bulbs not working.

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