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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 5,343 cc

YMJ 397MOT history

YMJ 397 is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2020 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2020
Mileage
58,013 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YMJ 397
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2020
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

YMJ 397 was last recorded at 58,013 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,696 miles · 7 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 58,013 miles
  • 2019 – 57,696 miles
  • 2018 – 57,685 miles
  • 2017 – 56,892 miles
  • 2016 – 56,791 miles
  • 2015 – 56,621 miles
  • 2012 – 56,225 miles
  • 2010 – 55,249 miles
  • 2009 – 54,483 miles
  • 2007 – 51,464 miles
  • 2006 – 51,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,013 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear n/s and o/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s wheel arch's corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail58,013 miles (+317)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    501112155960
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear n/s and o/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s wheel arch's corroded

  2. Pass57,696 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    208358394073
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,696 miles (+11)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    787353007275
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working NS/OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,685 miles (+793)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    716171525052
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,892 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,892 miles
    Test number
    768801042770
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to max

  6. Pass56,791 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,791 miles
    Test number
    900213002850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,621 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    659082015123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,225 miles (+976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,225 miles
    Test number
    589573782015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass55,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,249 miles
    Test number
    864185550143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,249 miles (+766)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,249 miles
    Test number
    481535340131
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pads braking up

  11. Pass54,483 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    143223039184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  12. Fail54,474 miles (+3,010)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    290022239182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Pass51,464 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,464 miles
    Test number
    601015227202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    202764626153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,106 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    442153426175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroding.
    • NoteFront subframe corroding.
    • NoteNoteable differance on hand brake effort.
    • NoteOdd size tyres front to rear.
    • NoteUneven wear on both front tyres.

Questions about YMJ 397

What vehicle is registration YMJ 397 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YMJ 397 on a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YMJ 397 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YMJ 397 expired on 6 Jan 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YMJ 397?
The MOT on YMJ 397 expired on 6 Jan 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YMJ 397 done?
YMJ 397 was recorded at 58,013 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 372 miles a year.
Has YMJ 397 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YMJ 397 has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on YMJ 397 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 YMJ 397 find?
YMJ 397 failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; horn not working; offside rear position lamp not working side light, and 8 more.

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