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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S97 ACSMOT history

S97 ACS is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
130,281 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 ACS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S97 ACS was last recorded at 130,281 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,622 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
4,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,281 miles
  • 2023 – 127,622 miles
  • 2022 – 122,764 miles
  • 2021 – 118,354 miles
  • 2019 – 117,041 miles
  • 2018 – 113,177 miles
  • 2017 – 108,570 miles
  • 2016 – 102,785 miles
  • 2015 – 99,369 miles
  • 2014 – 96,786 miles
  • 2013 – 94,119 miles
  • 2012 – 91,111 miles
  • 2011 – 87,384 miles
  • 2010 – 82,162 miles
  • 2009 – 76,375 miles
  • 2008 – 69,046 miles
  • 2007 – 62,398 miles
  • 2006 – 56,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,281 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (at top sus. mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg ( at top sus. mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,281 miles (+2,659)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    194200913843
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (at top sus. mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg ( at top sus. mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass127,622 miles (+4,858)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,622 miles
    Test number
    790759174241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills corroded out with prescribed area
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  3. Pass122,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,764 miles
    Test number
    201040334092
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Inner Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,764 miles (+4,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,764 miles
    Test number
    242967634791
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass118,354 miles (+1,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    811175911224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top-mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top-mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated

  6. Pass117,041 miles (+3,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    492792665622
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under body (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter slightly lose (under body)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe/Brake pipes slightly lose (under body)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass113,177 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    906541205521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,570 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    137173906609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,785 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,785 miles
    Test number
    809333527754
    • AdvisoryADVICE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

  10. Pass99,369 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,369 miles
    Test number
    135140595162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,786 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    799840594193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

  12. Fail96,785 miles (+2,666)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,785 miles
    Test number
    817880994136
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note1.advice.traction control fail. 2.gear box faulty warning light coming on.
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

  13. Pass94,119 miles (+3,008)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    145146503230
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.advice exhaust system rusted. 2.SUSPECT PROBLEM WITH GEARBOX. AUTO.

  14. Pass91,111 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,111 miles
    Test number
    237550302236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,384 miles (+5,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    388043501282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass82,162 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    460597090112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,375 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    660232009295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,373 miles (+7,327)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    763288299158
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1.advice to get tracking done.

  19. Pass69,046 miles (+6,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    502689588151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass62,398 miles (+6,154)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    601622677184
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvice wiper blade replaced
    • NoteAll brake disce bably lipped on edges and rusty
    • NoteCentre stop light loose
    • NoteMovement on both rear wheels
    • NoteOff side front worn on edge
    • NotePower steering pipes rusty

  21. Pass56,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    521158096157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S97 ACS

Does S97 ACS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S97 ACS expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S97 ACS?
The MOT on S97 ACS expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S97 ACS done?
S97 ACS was recorded at 130,281 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 4,220 miles a year.
Has S97 ACS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 ACS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S97 ACS 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 S97 ACS find?
S97 ACS failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 9 major defects and 1 advisory: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (at top sus. mounting), and 7 more.

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