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Jaguar XJR

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S755 HCGMOT history

S755 HCG is a black petrol Jaguar XJR first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
132,341 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S755 HCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJR
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S755 HCG was last recorded at 132,341 miles on 9 May 2023, 4,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2008: 71,681 miles, lower than 71,690 miles on 8 Aug 2007.

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
128,298 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,043 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,341 miles
  • 2022 – 128,298 miles
  • 2021 – 128,014 miles
  • 2020 – 126,480 miles
  • 2017 – 123,856 miles
  • 2015 – 119,550 miles
  • 2014 – 118,416 miles
  • 2013 – 105,605 miles
  • 2012 – 94,473 miles
  • 2011 – 83,351 miles
  • 2010 – 79,112 miles
  • 2009 – 73,178 miles
  • 2008 – 71,681 miles
  • 2007 – 71,690 miles
  • 2006 – 67,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,341 miles
  • DangerousFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Vee mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in nearside rear driveshaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,341 miles (+4,043)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,341 miles
    Test number
    664430299131
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Vee mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,298 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,298 miles
    Test number
    490659865415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,014 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,014 miles
    Test number
    486390887175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,008 miles (+1,528)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    791873950216
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass126,480 miles (+2,624)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    823238185462
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded

  6. Pass123,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,856 miles
    Test number
    888258249923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside rear driveshaft
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded

  7. Fail123,856 miles (+4,306)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,856 miles
    Test number
    257817437819
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside rear driveshaft

  8. Pass119,550 miles (+1,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,550 miles
    Test number
    936245122707
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded

  9. Pass118,416 miles (+12,811)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    649146444387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,605 miles
    Test number
    219695743253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,605 miles (+11,132)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,605 miles
    Test number
    819149333216
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion under near side front wheel arch

  12. Pass94,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    399408122480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,473 miles (+11,122)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    576669812280
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail83,351 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    378483121287
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass83,351 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,351 miles
    Test number
    698313721220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass79,112 miles (+5,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,112 miles
    Test number
    312951820285
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r suspension

  17. Pass73,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    150952119221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,178 miles (+1,497)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    624020419228
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAvanced corrosion to both rear main chassis rails around subframe mounting points
    • NoteN/S/F brake pads appear noisy ( rough ) when wheel rotated

  19. Pass71,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    293481728220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,681 miles (-9)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    163220728292
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth door mirrors are slightly insecure
    • NoteCorrosion to rear main chassis rails by suspension mounts

  21. Pass71,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    231710427298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,690 miles (+4,017)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    982564217288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass67,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    383203416206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S755 HCG

Does S755 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S755 HCG expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S755 HCG?
The MOT on S755 HCG expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S755 HCG done?
S755 HCG was recorded at 132,341 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has S755 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S755 HCG has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S755 HCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S755 HCG find?
S755 HCG failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: front sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability vee mounts; nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush excessively worn fulcrum; nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play, and 2 more.

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