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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

S79 LRWMOT history

S79 LRW is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
64,464 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 LRW
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 LRW was last recorded at 64,464 miles on 27 May 2026, 998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,466 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
998 miles
Average per year
1,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,464 miles
  • 2025 – 63,466 miles
  • 2024 – 62,667 miles
  • 2022 – 57,980 miles
  • 2021 – 52,878 miles
  • 2020 – 44,553 miles
  • 2019 – 44,475 miles
  • 2018 – 44,406 miles
  • 2017 – 44,353 miles
  • 2016 – 44,105 miles
  • 2015 – 44,037 miles
  • 2014 – 43,988 miles
  • 2013 – 43,788 miles
  • 2012 – 43,506 miles
  • 2011 – 42,816 miles
  • 2010 – 42,474 miles
  • 2009 – 42,256 miles
  • 2008 – 41,574 miles
  • 2007 – 41,381 miles
  • 2006 – 40,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,464 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,464 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,464 miles
    Test number
    254908582533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass63,466 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    823465643243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,667 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    395423567907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,980 miles (+5,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,980 miles
    Test number
    578880860743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is zero outer edge 1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is 1 mm outer is 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge zero , looks close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass52,878 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    884998882749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail52,877 miles (+8,324)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    485257275324
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass44,553 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    507967493688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,475 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    643614204312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,406 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,406 miles
    Test number
    117034668183
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front shock absorber bushes
  10. Pass44,353 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    388955905804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,105 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    938833014096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,037 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,037 miles
    Test number
    676070115225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,988 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    506224604234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,788 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    357822513260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass43,506 miles (+690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,506 miles
    Test number
    308768902203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  16. Pass42,816 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    887749701227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,474 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    642309500292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,256 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    633081119244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,574 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    210485788144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,381 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    121533117228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,674 miles
    Test number
    391780706450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 LRW

Does S79 LRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 LRW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 LRW?
The MOT on S79 LRW is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 LRW done?
S79 LRW was recorded at 64,464 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,198 miles a year.
Has S79 LRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 LRW has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S79 LRW 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 S79 LRW find?
S79 LRW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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