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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S89 APGMOT history

S89 APG is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,663 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 APG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 APG was last recorded at 84,663 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,072 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,663 miles
  • 2024 – 84,072 miles
  • 2023 – 82,896 miles
  • 2022 – 82,056 miles
  • 2021 – 80,932 miles
  • 2020 – 79,407 miles
  • 2019 – 78,396 miles
  • 2018 – 77,220 miles
  • 2017 – 76,760 miles
  • 2016 – 71,670 miles
  • 2015 – 63,410 miles
  • 2014 – 53,866 miles
  • 2013 – 47,204 miles
  • 2012 – 38,949 miles
  • 2011 – 36,558 miles
  • 2010 – 34,201 miles
  • 2009 – 32,956 miles
  • 2008 – 28,532 miles
  • 2007 – 24,613 miles
  • 2006 – 19,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,663 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s o/s front coil spring lower seats corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,663 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    249779154279
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass84,072 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    907151872284
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass82,896 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    975080431005
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass82,056 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    228900716142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,932 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,932 miles
    Test number
    645094903178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,407 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    389623776830
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyre treads worn on inner edges
  7. Pass78,396 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,396 miles
    Test number
    311372139794
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass77,220 miles (+460)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,220 miles
    Test number
    839181842725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in n/s front lower suspension ball joint
  9. Pass76,760 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    740299956672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front coil spring lower seats corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied to underside of vehicle
  10. Fail76,750 miles (+5,080)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    208116430753
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front coil spring lower seats corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderseal applied to underside of vehicle
  11. Pass71,670 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,670 miles
    Test number
    405448797985
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
  12. Fail71,665 miles (+8,255)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    234730873290
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
  13. Pass63,410 miles (+9,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    747033483863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass53,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    498001934385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail53,866 miles (+6,662)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    267198624375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass47,204 miles (+44)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,204 miles
    Test number
    578488733322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteSighty brake imbalance on front axle
  17. Fail47,160 miles (+8,211)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,160 miles
    Test number
    445241733391
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteSighty brake imbalance on front axle
  18. Pass38,949 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,949 miles
    Test number
    965279232319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,892 miles (+2,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,892 miles
    Test number
    829404332319
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  20. Pass36,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,558 miles
    Test number
    308639671485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,558 miles (+2,357)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,558 miles
    Test number
    739758771204
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass34,201 miles (+1,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    712091080271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass32,956 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    192214479209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass28,532 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,532 miles
    Test number
    983550368256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,613 miles (+4,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,613 miles
    Test number
    694304177210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass19,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,840 miles
    Test number
    191072756257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S89 APG

Does S89 APG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 APG is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S89 APG?
The MOT on S89 APG is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 APG done?
S89 APG was recorded at 84,663 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has S89 APG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 APG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on S89 APG 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 S89 APG find?
S89 APG passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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