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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

V661 GCSMOT history

V661 GCS is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
163,124 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 GCS
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
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 GCS was last recorded at 163,124 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 8,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2011: 91,968 miles, lower than 97,396 miles on 3 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,145 miles · 20 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,979 miles
Average per year
5,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,124 miles
  • 2021 – 154,145 miles
  • 2020 – 154,067 miles
  • 2018 – 144,244 miles
  • 2017 – 142,508 miles
  • 2016 – 129,633 miles
  • 2015 – 118,384 miles
  • 2014 – 108,415 miles
  • 2013 – 101,139 miles
  • 2012 – 95,719 miles
  • 2011 – 91,968 miles
  • 2010 – 97,396 miles
  • 2009 – 83,708 miles
  • 2008 – 79,989 miles
  • 2007 – 75,582 miles
  • 2006 – 71,150 miles
  • 2005 – 68,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine has missfire when cold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,124 miles
    Test number
    399419460748
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail163,124 miles (+8,979)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,124 miles
    Test number
    189297114831
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass154,145 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    279446493895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has missfire when cold

  4. Fail154,142 miles (+75)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,142 miles
    Test number
    318747423276
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill 3 x front middle and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has missfire when cold
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted so full inspection not possible

  5. Pass154,067 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,067 miles
    Test number
    619871883096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered by plastic so full inspection not possible

  6. Fail154,067 miles (+9,823)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,067 miles
    Test number
    500681528131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced water in lense so no beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered by plastic so full inspection not possible

  7. Pass144,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    504703381726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,244 miles (+1,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    183836051827
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass142,508 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,508 miles
    Test number
    210463276111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,633 miles (+11,249)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,633 miles
    Test number
    354874429040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,384 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    632278411772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,415 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,415 miles
    Test number
    706106044376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,139 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    106373843355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,719 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    386015842326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,968 miles (-5,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,968 miles
    Test number
    965817341394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass97,396 miles (+13,688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    791597330378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass83,708 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,708 miles
    Test number
    504905839315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,989 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    710142258398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass75,582 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    412181747320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    952740246333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,150 miles (+2,418)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    932769636308
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth lower bottom ball joints has play advise replace
    • NoteGear box noisy
    • NoteGear box stiff
    • NoteRear brake pads on limit
    • NoteSlight dampness on power steering rack
    • NoteSlight oil leak from offside drive shaft oil sill

  22. Pass68,732 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    422807035333
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joints have play.
    • NoteO/s/r wishbone inner bush has slight play.

Questions about V661 GCS

Does V661 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V661 GCS expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V661 GCS?
The MOT on V661 GCS expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V661 GCS done?
V661 GCS was recorded at 163,124 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 5,666 miles a year.
Has V661 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 GCS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V661 GCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V661 GCS find?
V661 GCS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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