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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

Y879 SPSMOT history

Y879 SPS is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
94,903 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 SPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 SPS was last recorded at 94,903 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,878 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,903 miles
  • 2021 – 94,147 miles
  • 2020 – 93,109 miles
  • 2018 – 90,783 miles
  • 2016 – 82,256 miles
  • 2015 – 77,094 miles
  • 2014 – 72,265 miles
  • 2013 – 68,062 miles
  • 2011 – 65,524 miles
  • 2009 – 60,277 miles
  • 2008 – 50,263 miles
  • 2007 – 41,972 miles
  • 2006 – 31,977 miles
  • 2005 – 26,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,903 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Both front tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,903 miles (+25)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    754160152166
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail94,878 miles (+731)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,878 miles
    Test number
    589091911968
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,147 miles (+1,038)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    587829621563
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,109 miles (+2,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    696543956854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass90,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    498864419050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (OS & NS) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail90,783 miles (+3,844)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    829811281512
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam OS & NS (BOTH SIDES) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (OS & NS) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,939 miles (+4,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    687479644676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass82,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    133832025179
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail82,256 miles (+5,162)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    621061543947
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass77,094 miles (+4,829)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    679905425290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass72,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    306697424289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,265 miles (+4,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    295666024264
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  13. Pass68,062 miles (+2,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,062 miles
    Test number
    487902543017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass65,524 miles (+1,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    886222661326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass63,882 miles (+3,605)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    897762431078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass60,277 miles (+10,014)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,277 miles
    Test number
    933262709308
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  17. Pass50,263 miles (+8,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,263 miles
    Test number
    873582938221
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass41,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    243893617256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail41,972 miles (+9,995)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    463773817299
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass31,977 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    374477486149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    730266915214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 SPS

Does Y879 SPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 SPS expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 SPS?
The MOT on Y879 SPS 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 Y879 SPS done?
Y879 SPS was recorded at 94,903 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has Y879 SPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 SPS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y879 SPS 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 Y879 SPS find?
Y879 SPS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 7 more.

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