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Jaguar E Type V 12

Red · Petrol · 1971 · 5,343 cc

SFS 987MOT history

SFS 987 is a red petrol Jaguar E Type V 12 first used on 22 Sept 1971. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2023
Mileage
36,678 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFS 987
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
E Type V 12
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
22 Sept 1971
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFS 987 was last recorded at 36,678 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,640 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
1,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 36,678 miles
  • 2019 – 32,662 miles
  • 2017 – 27,435 miles
  • 2016 – 26,646 miles
  • 2015 – 25,561 miles
  • 2014 – 25,471 miles
  • 2013 – 23,623 miles
  • 2012 – 22,209 miles
  • 2011 – 19,525 miles
  • 2010 – 19,046 miles
  • 2009 – 17,738 miles
  • 2008 – 16,270 miles
  • 2007 – 15,542 miles
  • 2006 – 14,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,678 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,678 miles (+38)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    663847894258
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,640 miles (+3,978)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,640 miles
    Test number
    328343783438
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,662 miles (+5,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    415114614427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around and above oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,435 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,435 miles
    Test number
    695842152332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,646 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,646 miles
    Test number
    817486193393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass25,561 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    776834605251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,471 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,471 miles
    Test number
    438739094126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,623 miles (+1,414)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,623 miles
    Test number
    275088593120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front door will not open from outside once door is unlocked and then opened and closed shut

  9. Pass22,209 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,209 miles
    Test number
    158004672148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrass nut missing from offside front down pipe flange

  10. Fail22,209 miles (+2,684)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,209 miles
    Test number
    687133372187
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrass nut missing from offside front down pipe flange

  11. Pass19,525 miles (+479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,525 miles
    Test number
    716143551137
    • NoteParking brake lever shows signs of travel with little reserve travel remaining

  12. Pass19,046 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,046 miles
    Test number
    574355250178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,033 miles (+1,295)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,033 miles
    Test number
    201687540131
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass17,738 miles (+1,468)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,738 miles
    Test number
    214944439158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake performance only just meets required standards

  15. Pass16,270 miles (+728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,270 miles
    Test number
    291858238154
    • NotePlay in nsf wheel bearing ns handbrake performance low

  16. Pass15,542 miles (+1,055)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,542 miles
    Test number
    603628937152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper smearing slightly
    • NoteParking brake performance only just meets required standards

  17. Pass14,487 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,487 miles
    Test number
    111677636118
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front track rod ends require greaseing
    • NoteO/s/r trailing arm bush slightly split
    • NoteSlight fluctuation on both rear brake discs

Questions about SFS 987

What vehicle is registration SFS 987 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFS 987 on a red petrol Jaguar E Type V 12 first used on 22 Sept 1971. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SFS 987 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SFS 987 expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SFS 987?
The MOT on SFS 987 expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SFS 987 done?
SFS 987 was recorded at 36,678 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 1,348 miles a year.
Has SFS 987 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFS 987 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on SFS 987 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 SFS 987 find?
SFS 987 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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