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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

T163 BBRMOT history

T163 BBR is a blue petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,842 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 BBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 BBR was last recorded at 86,842 miles on 20 May 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,772 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,842 miles
  • 2025 – 86,772 miles
  • 2024 – 86,452 miles
  • 2023 – 86,186 miles
  • 2022 – 84,830 miles
  • 2021 – 83,607 miles
  • 2020 – 80,997 miles
  • 2019 – 79,006 miles
  • 2018 – 77,964 miles
  • 2017 – 77,381 miles
  • 2016 – 75,039 miles
  • 2015 – 73,181 miles
  • 2014 – 72,473 miles
  • 2013 – 70,929 miles
  • 2012 – 69,479 miles
  • 2011 – 68,358 miles
  • 2010 – 66,839 miles
  • 2009 – 65,228 miles
  • 2008 – 63,294 miles
  • 2007 – 60,206 miles
  • 2006 – 56,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside rear exhaust clamp broken but system not insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,842 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    716092774380
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,842 miles (+70)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    876180837796
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,772 miles (+320)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    842535611481
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust clamp broken but system not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  4. Pass86,452 miles (+266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,452 miles
    Test number
    442116495811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust clamp broken but system not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  5. Pass86,186 miles (+1,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    825764382290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust back box clamp broken but system not insecure

  6. Pass84,830 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    445726427739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner seal shows signs of corrosion

  7. Fail84,805 miles (+1,198)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    757272591089
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner seal shows signs of corrosion

  8. Pass83,607 miles (+2,610)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    799185096804
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,997 miles (+1,991)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    900144668697
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,006 miles (+1,042)6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    689576553486
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,964 miles (+583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    156696267763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass77,381 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    193961669730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly cracked

  13. Fail77,381 miles (+2,342)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    328680912993
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly cracked

  14. Pass75,039 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    244676581362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,181 miles (+708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,181 miles
    Test number
    218954455458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,473 miles (+1,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,473 miles
    Test number
    916645054123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,929 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    119423243102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,479 miles (+1,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    289255042458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass68,358 miles (+1,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    166483251129
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside lower hub bushes.

  20. Pass66,839 miles (+1,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    734535260171
    • NoteOffside rear hub, outer lower bush worn as marked.

  21. Pass65,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    173848049118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,228 miles (+1,934)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    844888649113
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass63,294 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,294 miles
    Test number
    441305158175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,206 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    361138157155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    614172956113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 BBR

Does T163 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 BBR is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T163 BBR?
The MOT on T163 BBR is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 BBR done?
T163 BBR was recorded at 86,842 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has T163 BBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 BBR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T163 BBR 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 T163 BBR find?
T163 BBR passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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