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Jaguar S-Type

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

V8 BVSMOT history

V8 BVS is a blue petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,419 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BVS was last recorded at 79,419 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,419 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,419 miles
  • 2025 – 76,873 miles
  • 2024 – 71,306 miles
  • 2023 – 66,587 miles
  • 2022 – 61,840 miles
  • 2021 – 56,786 miles
  • 2020 – 52,047 miles
  • 2019 – 47,805 miles
  • 2018 – 43,196 miles
  • 2017 – 38,495 miles
  • 2016 – 33,062 miles
  • 2015 – 25,916 miles
  • 2014 – 19,515 miles
  • 2013 – 18,528 miles
  • 2012 – 17,419 miles
  • 2011 – 16,614 miles
  • 2010 – 15,911 miles
  • 2009 – 14,678 miles
  • 2008 – 13,973 miles
  • 2007 – 12,850 miles
  • 2006 – 11,689 miles
  • 2005 – 10,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,419 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlight protectors fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Door check strap brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper reflector brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mmRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,419 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    317049334518
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight protectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper reflector broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail79,419 miles (+2,546)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    674490442846
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight protectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper reflector broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass76,873 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    176100373945
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER JOINT BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER JOINT BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail76,873 miles (+5,567)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    246511661705
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER JOINT BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER JOINT BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass71,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    920249188382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail71,306 miles (+4,719)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    675584615461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,587 miles (+4,747)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    390289622300
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated INNER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    443050962034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail61,840 miles (+5,054)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    646141487456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,786 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    827504687982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,047 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    772527061320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass47,805 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    291593421491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,196 miles (+4,701)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    304168140849
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower shock absorber bushes split
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner tyre worn low on inner edge

  14. Pass38,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    709865143728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal around gaiter (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer lower arm bushes dirt covers perished
    • AdvisoryRear lower shock absorber bushes dirt covers perishing

  15. Fail38,495 miles (+5,433)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    684667545294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal around gaiter (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer lower arm bushes dirt covers perished
    • AdvisoryRear lower shock absorber bushes dirt covers perishing

  16. Pass33,062 miles (+7,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    675232808072
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil mist around offside and nearside steering rack gaiters

  17. Pass25,916 miles (+6,401)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    379508215242
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLight misting of oil around steering rack boots

  18. Pass19,515 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,515 miles
    Test number
    137920124274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,514 miles (+986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,514 miles
    Test number
    245458014229
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass18,528 miles (+1,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    575896923219
    • NoteBoth rear track control arm outer boots split
    • NoteO/s/r lower arm outer joint boot split

  21. Pass17,419 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,419 miles
    Test number
    395953132219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,614 miles (+703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,614 miles
    Test number
    528390621255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

  23. Pass15,911 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,911 miles
    Test number
    310307730288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    764477659278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,678 miles (+705)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    780717059268
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

  26. Pass13,973 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,973 miles
    Test number
    313580668473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,850 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,850 miles
    Test number
    834821767271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,689 miles (+940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,689 miles
    Test number
    903044166281
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  29. Pass10,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    10,749 miles
    Test number
    730225045246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BVS

Does V8 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BVS is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BVS?
The MOT on V8 BVS is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BVS done?
V8 BVS was recorded at 79,419 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has V8 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BVS has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BVS 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 V8 BVS find?
V8 BVS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlight protectors fitted; nearside front door check strap broken; nearside rear bumper reflector broken, and 2 more.

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