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Jaguar XKR

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S820 EJEMOT history

S820 EJE is a red petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,410 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 EJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XKR
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 EJE was last recorded at 80,410 miles on 5 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2012: 62,716 miles, lower than 72,943 miles on 29 Mar 2011.
  • 5 Aug 2026: 80,410 miles, lower than 96,556 miles on 15 Aug 2025.

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
96,556 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Average per year
778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,410 miles
  • 2025 – 96,556 miles
  • 2024 – 93,571 miles
  • 2023 – 90,624 miles
  • 2022 – 87,035 miles
  • 2021 – 84,480 miles
  • 2020 – 82,384 miles
  • 2019 – 78,814 miles
  • 2018 – 75,510 miles
  • 2017 – 71,872 miles
  • 2016 – 68,841 miles
  • 2015 – 67,744 miles
  • 2014 – 66,208 miles
  • 2013 – 64,858 miles
  • 2012 – 62,716 miles
  • 2011 – 72,943 miles
  • 2010 – 70,385 miles
  • 2008 – 68,625 miles
  • 2007 – 66,902 miles
  • 2006 – 65,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,410 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coil spring corroded all suspension coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front lower shock absorber bush early signs wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,410 miles (-16,146)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    566411109085
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    674775661544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,556 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    734477208075
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,571 miles (+2,947)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,571 miles
    Test number
    568509511639
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass90,624 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    946074732929
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail90,617 miles (+3,582)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    450036901019
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,035 miles (+2,555)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,035 miles
    Test number
    574505584298
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,480 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    263349293351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,384 miles
    Test number
    339443101295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail82,384 miles (+3,570)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,384 miles
    Test number
    732959431737
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    690451551451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar to mounting floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail78,814 miles (+3,304)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    233292605194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar to mounting floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass75,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,510 miles
    Test number
    486170779371
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower shock absorber bush early signs wear

  14. Fail75,510 miles (+3,638)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,510 miles
    Test number
    929248361857
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower shock absorber bush early signs wear

  15. Pass71,872 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,872 miles
    Test number
    576139357761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass68,841 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    348540859934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,566 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    143419828527
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisorySlight front brake inbalance
    • AdvisorySlight play in ball joints

  18. Fail68,566 miles (+822)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    152859079325
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisorySlight front brake inbalance
    • AdvisorySlight play in ball joints

  19. Pass67,744 miles (+1,536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    346409365013
    • NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings

  20. Pass66,208 miles (+49)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    268897884020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres have slight inner edge wear
    • NoteSlight corrosion to fuel pipes

  21. Fail66,159 miles (+1,301)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    677273774044
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear sill starting to rust
    • NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings

  22. Pass64,858 miles (+2,142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    976761183073
    • NoteBoth rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

  23. Pass62,716 miles (-10,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    408170682057
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass72,943 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    169238581429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,935 miles (+235)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,935 miles
    Test number
    655041371040
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteNo free play in front wheel bearings?
    • NoteUnderbody within key areas rusty

  26. Fail72,700 miles (+2,315)1 dangerous3 failures16 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    657003851083
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  27. Pass70,385 miles (+1,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    101766970445
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass68,625 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,625 miles
    Test number
    290847958361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,902 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,902 miles
    Test number
    751264447370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass65,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,106 miles
    Test number
    844194736347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 EJE

Does S820 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 EJE is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 EJE?
The MOT on S820 EJE is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 EJE done?
S820 EJE was recorded at 80,410 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 778 miles a year.
Has S820 EJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 EJE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S820 EJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S820 EJE find?
S820 EJE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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