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Jaguar S-Type

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T897 FRUMOT history

T897 FRU is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
55,642 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 FRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 FRU was last recorded at 55,642 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,640 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,642 miles
  • 2023 – 55,535 miles
  • 2021 – 54,776 miles
  • 2020 – 54,398 miles
  • 2019 – 53,955 miles
  • 2018 – 53,689 miles
  • 2017 – 52,939 miles
  • 2016 – 52,488 miles
  • 2015 – 52,166 miles
  • 2014 – 51,341 miles
  • 2013 – 49,148 miles
  • 2012 – 47,560 miles
  • 2011 – 46,757 miles
  • 2010 – 46,334 miles
  • 2009 – 45,453 miles
  • 2008 – 44,703 miles
  • 2007 – 42,255 miles
  • 2006 – 39,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,642 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel Becoming ExcessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,642 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    176804338080
    • MinorNearside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel Becoming Excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail55,640 miles (+105)12 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    484224709785
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Below Minimum
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Travel Becoming Excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Slight Misfire

  3. Pass55,535 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    567764560147
    • 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail55,527 miles (+751)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    878612056421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass54,776 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    927982715608
    • 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail54,776 miles (+378)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    497095348960
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,398 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    264318646196
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail54,396 miles (+441)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    763187038290
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass53,955 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    459578939894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,689 miles (+750)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,689 miles
    Test number
    276106603676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush knuckle joint (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass52,939 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    619094204049
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass52,488 miles (+322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    662655018672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise to change (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise to change (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,166 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,166 miles
    Test number
    878585725164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass51,341 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    969051944128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,148 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    349021043101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,560 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    928382552103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,757 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    787718241133
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass46,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    180722950174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,334 miles (+881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,334 miles
    Test number
    354664740186
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass45,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,453 miles
    Test number
    580555539175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,453 miles (+750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,453 miles
    Test number
    882475439125
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass44,703 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    303942918157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,255 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,255 miles
    Test number
    293197407165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,644 miles
    Test number
    784837696033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 FRU

Does T897 FRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 FRU expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 FRU?
The MOT on T897 FRU expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 FRU done?
T897 FRU was recorded at 55,642 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 886 miles a year.
Has T897 FRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 FRU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T897 FRU 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 T897 FRU find?
T897 FRU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; handbrake travel becoming excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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