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When is the MOT due for V488 EFB?

The first MOT test for V488 EFB is due by 29 September 2002.

What is the recorded mileage of V488 EFB?

The recorded mileage for V488 EFB is 77,873 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V488 EFB ULEZ compliant?

No, V488 EFB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · V488 EFB

V488 EFB

1999 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1999. Recorded mileage 77,873 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 77,873 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
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Mileage: 77,873 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 2967cc

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V488 EFB Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2023
77,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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V488 EFB Mileage History

25/09/200658,820 mi
13/09/200762,090 mi+3,270 mi
24/09/200864,797 mi+2,707 mi
24/09/200864,798 mi+1 mi
16/09/200967,560 mi+2,762 mi
23/09/200967,611 mi+51 mi
22/09/201070,978 mi+3,367 mi
23/09/201070,979 mi+1 mi
23/09/201174,145 mi+3,166 mi
20/09/201276,726 mi+2,581 mi
26/09/201276,730 mi+4 mi
02/09/201477,367 mi+637 mi
02/09/201477,367 mi
28/08/201577,785 mi+418 mi
01/09/201577,786 mi+1 mi
24/01/202377,873 mi+87 mi

Average of roughly 1,167 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

V488 EFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:09

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar S-Type (V488 EFB) between September 2006 and January 2023.

The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 24 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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