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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S781 BBDMOT history

S781 BBD is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
121,665 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 BBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 BBD was last recorded at 121,665 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 3,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,524 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,141 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,665 miles
  • 2023 – 118,524 miles
  • 2022 – 116,473 miles
  • 2021 – 112,882 miles
  • 2020 – 111,132 miles
  • 2019 – 111,056 miles
  • 2018 – 109,188 miles
  • 2017 – 107,442 miles
  • 2016 – 105,644 miles
  • 2015 – 103,765 miles
  • 2014 – 102,156 miles
  • 2013 – 101,233 miles
  • 2012 – 100,511 miles
  • 2011 – 99,091 miles
  • 2010 – 96,984 miles
  • 2009 – 94,127 miles
  • 2008 – 91,272 miles
  • 2007 – 88,410 miles
  • 2006 – 85,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,665 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,665 miles
    Test number
    827739974862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,524 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,524 miles
    Test number
    113336281361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,473 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,473 miles
    Test number
    109694516638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,455 miles (+3,573)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,455 miles
    Test number
    107208175294
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,882 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,882 miles
    Test number
    759221189228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail112,707 miles (+1,575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,707 miles
    Test number
    374823904510
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,132 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,132 miles
    Test number
    159390790915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,056 miles (+1,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    111,056 miles
    Test number
    434943620470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,188 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,188 miles
    Test number
    690230894375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail109,157 miles (+1,715)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,157 miles
    Test number
    810255867707
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BY SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass107,442 miles (+9)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    537112107564
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail107,433 miles (+1,789)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,433 miles
    Test number
    999632749831
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass105,644 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    166776631210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,765 miles (+1,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    287310905175
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/f inner seal

  15. Pass102,156 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    355751504157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail102,156 miles (+923)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    715151204150
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass101,233 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    346032393166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front inner sills corroded,not in prescribed area

  18. Fail101,232 miles (+721)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    946650693136
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front inner sills corroded,not in prescribed area

  19. Pass100,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    169757682456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,511 miles (+1,420)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    365542282003
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,091 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    268171371442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,984 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    871412570159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,127 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    461982099002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,066 miles (+2,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    131183889013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass91,272 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,272 miles
    Test number
    901075488013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail91,269 miles (+2,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,269 miles
    Test number
    322910488034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass88,410 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    581212687031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    263693886061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 BBD

Does S781 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 BBD expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 BBD?
The MOT on S781 BBD expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 BBD done?
S781 BBD was recorded at 121,665 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has S781 BBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 BBD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S781 BBD 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 S781 BBD find?
S781 BBD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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