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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S78 MMJMOT history

S78 MMJ is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
35,477 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 MMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 MMJ was last recorded at 35,477 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,278 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
1,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,477 miles
  • 2025 – 35,278 miles
  • 2023 – 34,034 miles
  • 2022 – 32,575 miles
  • 2021 – 32,206 miles
  • 2020 – 31,497 miles
  • 2019 – 30,932 miles
  • 2017 – 29,962 miles
  • 2016 – 28,321 miles
  • 2015 – 26,313 miles
  • 2014 – 25,252 miles
  • 2013 – 22,944 miles
  • 2012 – 20,376 miles
  • 2011 – 17,893 miles
  • 2010 – 17,291 miles
  • 2009 – 16,726 miles
  • 2008 – 15,973 miles
  • 2007 – 15,138 miles
  • 2006 – 13,786 miles
  • 2005 – 12,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,477 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,477 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    259370075880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,278 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    35,278 miles
    Test number
    778346130942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,034 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    882761480721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,575 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    32,575 miles
    Test number
    492521938524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,206 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    548113327572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,497 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,497 miles
    Test number
    777584344218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,932 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,932 miles
    Test number
    421560998592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,962 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    557683245823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,321 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,321 miles
    Test number
    197920163549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,313 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,313 miles
    Test number
    589485079397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,252 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,252 miles
    Test number
    569344354261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,212 miles (+2,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,212 miles
    Test number
    866455444251
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass22,944 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,944 miles
    Test number
    399076103457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,376 miles (+2,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,376 miles
    Test number
    895264412227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass17,893 miles (+602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,893 miles
    Test number
    767712101268
    • 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)
  16. Pass17,291 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,291 miles
    Test number
    950367800275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,726 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,726 miles
    Test number
    863019219270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,973 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,973 miles
    Test number
    110691828220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,138 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,138 miles
    Test number
    874830227265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,786 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,786 miles
    Test number
    270754416275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    12,565 miles
    Test number
    391200925489
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inside †edges †

Questions about S78 MMJ

Does S78 MMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 MMJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 MMJ?
The MOT on S78 MMJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 MMJ done?
S78 MMJ was recorded at 35,477 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,113 miles a year.
Has S78 MMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 MMJ has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on S78 MMJ 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 S78 MMJ find?
S78 MMJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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