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Jaguar S-Type

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,967 cc

V79 ELAMOT history

V79 ELA is a blue petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 37,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
37,342 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 ELA was last recorded at 37,342 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,828 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
1,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,342 miles
  • 2025 – 36,828 miles
  • 2024 – 36,140 miles
  • 2023 – 34,874 miles
  • 2021 – 34,616 miles
  • 2020 – 34,373 miles
  • 2019 – 33,864 miles
  • 2018 – 30,756 miles
  • 2017 – 28,525 miles
  • 2016 – 24,325 miles
  • 2015 – 22,486 miles
  • 2014 – 20,854 miles
  • 2013 – 17,761 miles
  • 2012 – 15,610 miles
  • 2011 – 12,732 miles
  • 2010 – 10,144 miles
  • 2009 – 7,817 miles
  • 2008 – 7,067 miles
  • 2007 – 6,375 miles
  • 2006 – 5,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,342 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    814150691465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,342 miles (+514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,342 miles
    Test number
    924485168764
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass36,828 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    899206484387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,140 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    161228612490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,137 miles (+1,263)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    908865350262
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass34,874 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    721193945146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,616 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,616 miles
    Test number
    299196137340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass34,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,373 miles
    Test number
    156336647148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail34,373 miles (+509)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,373 miles
    Test number
    235853409825
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass33,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,864 miles
    Test number
    185931669947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail33,864 miles (+3,108)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,864 miles
    Test number
    606410298675
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass30,756 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,756 miles
    Test number
    618277916726
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner face

  13. Fail30,754 miles (+2,229)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,754 miles
    Test number
    280836715042
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint with caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner face

  14. Pass28,525 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,525 miles
    Test number
    936316580098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,325 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,325 miles
    Test number
    407901815573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and out joints (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer joints (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail24,325 miles (+1,839)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,325 miles
    Test number
    306078577980
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and out joints (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer joints (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass22,486 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,486 miles
    Test number
    498829411958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,854 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    589032004388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,761 miles (+2,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,761 miles
    Test number
    815480853246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass15,610 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,610 miles
    Test number
    315268852442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass12,732 miles (+2,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,732 miles
    Test number
    408205651252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  22. Pass10,144 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,144 miles
    Test number
    250491470279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,817 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,817 miles
    Test number
    193395649210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,067 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,067 miles
    Test number
    414910648265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,375 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,375 miles
    Test number
    334098947454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    5,552 miles
    Test number
    441376456231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 ELA

Does V79 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 ELA is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V79 ELA?
The MOT on V79 ELA is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V79 ELA done?
V79 ELA was recorded at 37,342 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,604 miles a year.
Has V79 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 ELA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V79 ELA 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 V79 ELA find?
V79 ELA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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