Jaguar XJ
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
S78 WKEMOT history
S78 WKE is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 74,113 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S78 WKE
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S78 WKE was last recorded at 74,113 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,995 miles · 2 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 118 miles
- Average per year
- 1,843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,113 miles
- 2024 – 73,995 miles
- 2023 – 73,449 miles
- 2022 – 73,025 miles
- 2021 – 72,748 miles
- 2020 – 72,561 miles
- 2019 – 72,203 miles
- 2018 – 71,509 miles
- 2017 – 70,881 miles
- 2016 – 69,867 miles
- 2015 – 66,812 miles
- 2014 – 64,876 miles
- 2013 – 62,646 miles
- 2012 – 60,080 miles
- 2011 – 57,421 miles
- 2010 – 54,907 miles
- 2009 – 51,797 miles
- 2008 – 47,978 miles
- 2007 – 43,925 miles
- 2006 – 39,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,113 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Corrosion to offside front inner sill but not within prescribed areas
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,113 miles (+118)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 74,113 miles
- Test number
- 659731091191
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,995 miles (+546)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 73,995 miles
- Test number
- 732167096232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,449 miles (+424)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 73,449 miles
- Test number
- 963113165946
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming on the n/s/f inner sill,inner wheel arch
- AdvisoryGerabox fault light illuminated during MOT
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,025 miles (+277)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 73,025 miles
- Test number
- 472782794398
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sill but not within prescribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,748 miles (+187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 72,748 miles
- Test number
- 735628889510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sill but not within prescribed areas
Pass72,561 miles (+358)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 72,561 miles
- Test number
- 331836201658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sill but not within prescribed areas
Pass72,203 miles (+694)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 72,203 miles
- Test number
- 734942961458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,509 miles (+628)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,509 miles
- Test number
- 489233256501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,881 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 70,881 miles
- Test number
- 647179869063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,867 miles (+3,055)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,867 miles
- Test number
- 810726688163
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass66,812 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,812 miles
- Test number
- 495975275164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,794 miles (+1,918)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,794 miles
- Test number
- 948130575123
- FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass64,876 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,876 miles
- Test number
- 556554384180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Fail64,875 miles (+2,229)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,875 miles
- Test number
- 969603984158
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass62,646 miles (+2,566)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 62,646 miles
- Test number
- 827357773173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,080 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 60,080 miles
- Test number
- 165099572156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,421 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 57,421 miles
- Test number
- 765538481159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,907 miles (+3,110)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 54,907 miles
- Test number
- 723681410226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,797 miles (+3,819)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 51,797 miles
- Test number
- 824531509254
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Pass47,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 47,978 miles
- Test number
- 612093508233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,978 miles (+4,053)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,978 miles
- Test number
- 253488098434
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,925 miles (+4,813)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 43,925 miles
- Test number
- 644694207222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,112 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,112 miles
- Test number
- 514195506248
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass39,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 39,112 miles
- Test number
- 632215306222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S78 WKE
- Does S78 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S78 WKE expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S78 WKE?
- The MOT on S78 WKE expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S78 WKE done?
- S78 WKE was recorded at 74,113 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 1,843 miles a year.
- Has S78 WKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S78 WKE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2015.
- Has the mileage on S78 WKE 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 WKE find?
- S78 WKE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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