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Jaguar XK

Red · Petrol · 1958 · 3,400 cc

YYJ 286MOT history

YYJ 286 is a red petrol Jaguar XK first used on 5 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 18,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
18,618 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YYJ 286
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
5 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YYJ 286 was last recorded at 18,618 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,537 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,618 miles
  • 2025 – 18,537 miles
  • 2022 – 18,025 miles
  • 2021 – 17,646 miles
  • 2020 – 17,367 miles
  • 2019 – 16,865 miles
  • 2018 – 15,877 miles
  • 2017 – 14,775 miles
  • 2016 – 14,543 miles
  • 2015 – 13,918 miles
  • 2014 – 12,147 miles
  • 2013 – 11,389 miles
  • 2012 – 9,480 miles
  • 2011 – 8,874 miles
  • 2010 – 8,055 miles
  • 2005 – 7,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,618 miles

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass18,618 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    18,618 miles
    Test number
    448415109305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    153259961546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,537 miles (+512)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,537 miles
    Test number
    707142392823
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass18,025 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    18,025 miles
    Test number
    929222723170
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower front swivel boots perishing
  5. Pass17,646 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    776241147317
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail17,646 miles (+279)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    405674160928
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass17,367 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    17,367 miles
    Test number
    534141991786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f hub assembly
  8. Fail17,365 miles (+500)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,365 miles
    Test number
    854926099699
    • MajorBoot lid component insecure handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition centre (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f hub assembly
  9. Pass16,865 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,865 miles
    Test number
    123857563965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,877 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    15,877 miles
    Test number
    965560100136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,851 miles (+1,076)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,851 miles
    Test number
    168961569098
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass14,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,775 miles
    Test number
    130181013574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,775 miles (+232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,775 miles
    Test number
    869746477754
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass14,543 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,543 miles
    Test number
    267027200356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,918 miles
    Test number
    909991675043
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  16. Fail13,918 miles (+1,771)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,918 miles
    Test number
    998291075093
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  17. Pass12,147 miles (+758)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,147 miles
    Test number
    135795454465
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front top suspension arm bushes stating to split
  18. Pass11,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,389 miles
    Test number
    108169843084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,389 miles (+1,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,389 miles
    Test number
    489877143010
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  20. Pass9,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,480 miles
    Test number
    398269162091
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail9,480 miles (+606)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,480 miles
    Test number
    198520362046
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass8,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,874 miles
    Test number
    188435251056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,874 miles (+819)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,874 miles
    Test number
    115348941413
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteClutch master cylinder return spring broken
  24. Pass8,055 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,055 miles
    Test number
    173495030495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    7,664 miles
    Test number
    840021345184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YYJ 286

What vehicle is registration YYJ 286 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YYJ 286 on a red petrol Jaguar XK first used on 5 May 1994. 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 YYJ 286 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YYJ 286 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on YYJ 286?
The MOT on YYJ 286 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YYJ 286 done?
YYJ 286 was recorded at 18,618 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 517 miles a year.
Has YYJ 286 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YYJ 286 has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on YYJ 286 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 YYJ 286 find?
YYJ 286 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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