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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T890 VVXMOT history

T890 VVX is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 220,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
220,662 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 VVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T890 VVX was last recorded at 220,662 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,822 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
5,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 220,662 miles
  • 2023 – 217,822 miles
  • 2022 – 214,704 miles
  • 2021 – 210,581 miles
  • 2020 – 209,462 miles
  • 2019 – 203,890 miles
  • 2018 – 200,177 miles
  • 2017 – 191,758 miles
  • 2016 – 187,352 miles
  • 2015 – 182,838 miles
  • 2014 – 176,433 miles
  • 2013 – 171,674 miles
  • 2012 – 165,606 miles
  • 2011 – 160,749 miles
  • 2009 – 148,485 miles
  • 2008 – 140,486 miles
  • 2007 – 134,506 miles
  • 2006 – 126,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,662 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,662 miles (+2,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    220,662 miles
    Test number
    245189134966
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass217,822 miles (+3,118)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    217,822 miles
    Test number
    201035779730
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smeering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass214,704 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    214,704 miles
    Test number
    260796119764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass210,581 miles (+1,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    210,581 miles
    Test number
    991626049547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass209,462 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    209,462 miles
    Test number
    946365551521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass203,890 miles (+3,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,890 miles
    Test number
    584750352546
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass200,177 miles (+8,419)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    200,177 miles
    Test number
    735642464540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass191,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    191,758 miles
    Test number
    513635130146
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail191,758 miles (+4,406)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,758 miles
    Test number
    215710963785
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/spring mount area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass187,352 miles (+4,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    187,352 miles
    Test number
    367863289732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass182,838 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    182,838 miles
    Test number
    686303715197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail182,838 miles (+6,405)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,838 miles
    Test number
    775870415121
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front outer sill corroded

  13. Pass176,433 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    176,433 miles
    Test number
    886577204104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front chassis/inner wheel arch corroded
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  14. Fail176,433 miles (+4,759)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,433 miles
    Test number
    675110404149
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front chassis/inner wheel arch corroded
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  15. Fail171,674 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,674 miles
    Test number
    568765923102
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass171,674 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    171,674 miles
    Test number
    748675323191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass165,606 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    165,606 miles
    Test number
    305276002148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass160,749 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    160,749 miles
    Test number
    416502101183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail160,666 miles (+12,181)7 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,666 miles
    Test number
    826568521056
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front discs are worn

  20. Pass148,485 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    148,485 miles
    Test number
    281625019169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,486 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    512005858059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,506 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    134,506 miles
    Test number
    294003767015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    126,953 miles
    Test number
    531698126195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,953 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,953 miles
    Test number
    264005526493
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T890 VVX

Does T890 VVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T890 VVX expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T890 VVX?
The MOT on T890 VVX expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T890 VVX done?
T890 VVX was recorded at 220,662 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 5,155 miles a year.
Has T890 VVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 VVX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T890 VVX 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 T890 VVX find?
T890 VVX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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