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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,248 cc

T166 POAMOT history

T166 POA is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,407 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 POA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 POA was last recorded at 93,407 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,757 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,650 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,407 miles
  • 2025 – 91,757 miles
  • 2024 – 90,551 miles
  • 2023 – 89,270 miles
  • 2022 – 88,018 miles
  • 2021 – 85,592 miles
  • 2020 – 83,413 miles
  • 2019 – 81,280 miles
  • 2018 – 79,753 miles
  • 2017 – 78,446 miles
  • 2016 – 75,658 miles
  • 2015 – 73,553 miles
  • 2014 – 69,750 miles
  • 2013 – 66,482 miles
  • 2012 – 63,376 miles
  • 2011 – 60,795 miles
  • 2010 – 59,351 miles
  • 2009 – 58,241 miles
  • 2008 – 55,913 miles
  • 2007 – 55,071 miles
  • 2006 – 50,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,407 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFoot brake travel long but all brakes work efficiently
  • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in underseal

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,407 miles (+1,650)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    961535787597
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travel long but all brakes work efficiently
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in underseal

  2. Pass91,757 miles (+1,206)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,757 miles
    Test number
    198704523731
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  3. Pass90,551 miles (+1,281)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    203852727019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,270 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,270 miles
    Test number
    912471722818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,018 miles (+2,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,018 miles
    Test number
    425332860818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,592 miles (+2,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    703967293781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,413 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,413 miles
    Test number
    285199315070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,280 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    185017438186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,753 miles (+1,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    343237928984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,446 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    397511435741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass75,658 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    391979192714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass73,553 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,553 miles
    Test number
    946007735234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear diff has slight play in bearings resulting in slight play at rear wheels

  13. Fail73,553 miles (+62)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,553 miles
    Test number
    917666135217
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear diff has slight play in bearings resulting in slight play at rear wheels

  14. Fail73,491 miles (+3,741)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    779220225295
    • DangerousBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil level just above minimum
    • NoteWear and movement in offside and nearside rear drive shaft inner and outer u.j. (all four)

  15. Pass69,750 miles (+3,268)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    326460704248
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEvidence of lots of fibreglass on n/s/f chassis leg,unable to detect a hole underneath it
    • NoteSlight play in both rear drive shaft ujs allowing slight play in both rearwheels

  16. Pass66,482 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,482 miles
    Test number
    399948493163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,376 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    638244722297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,795 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    266717981199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,351 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    703187880165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,241 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    984394799192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,913 miles (+842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    280178678432
    • NoteSlight free play both rear wheel hubs

  22. Fail55,071 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,071 miles
    Test number
    242053577449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass55,071 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,071 miles
    Test number
    880053377133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    924741176119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T166 POA

Does T166 POA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 POA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T166 POA?
The MOT on T166 POA is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T166 POA done?
T166 POA was recorded at 93,407 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has T166 POA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 POA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T166 POA 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 T166 POA find?
T166 POA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 18, and 4 more.

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