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Jaguar S-Type

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

T56 VAJMOT history

T56 VAJ is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
93,768 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 VAJ was last recorded at 93,768 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 4,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,628 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,140 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,768 miles
  • 2022 – 89,628 miles
  • 2020 – 86,647 miles
  • 2019 – 85,922 miles
  • 2018 – 85,158 miles
  • 2017 – 84,304 miles
  • 2016 – 81,545 miles
  • 2015 – 79,119 miles
  • 2014 – 74,211 miles
  • 2013 – 70,942 miles
  • 2012 – 67,578 miles
  • 2011 – 64,466 miles
  • 2010 – 60,876 miles
  • 2009 – 57,054 miles
  • 2008 – 53,034 miles
  • 2007 – 48,962 miles
  • 2006 – 44,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,768 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,768 miles (+4,140)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    327686301002
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass89,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    685443100513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass141,789 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,789 km
    Test number
    560780957571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass86,647 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    415439663986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,922 miles (+764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,922 miles
    Test number
    258384738747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,158 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,158 miles
    Test number
    394858085622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,154 miles (+850)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    239612982125
    • DangerousIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both outer sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,304 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    181946719202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail84,286 miles (+2,741)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    644667345641
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass81,545 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,545 miles
    Test number
    924473417285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,119 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    923350872551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail79,104 miles (+4,893)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,104 miles
    Test number
    876821020514
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass74,211 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    109175304321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass70,942 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    565930713322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,940 miles (+3,362)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    707449303368
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass67,578 miles (+3,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    228797562187
    • NoteReae under body starting to corrode

  17. Pass64,466 miles (+3,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    555892271161
    • NoteNsr track arm rubbers split

  18. Pass60,876 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    313476760164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,054 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    234382369471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,034 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    101608268118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,962 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    423199967163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,115 miles
    Test number
    691331176115
    • NoteRear tyres near wear markers

Questions about T56 VAJ

Does T56 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 VAJ expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 VAJ?
The MOT on T56 VAJ expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 VAJ done?
T56 VAJ was recorded at 93,768 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has T56 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 VAJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T56 VAJ 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 T56 VAJ find?
T56 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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