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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 5,343 cc

997 SDCMOT history

997 SDC is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,468 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
997 SDC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

997 SDC was last recorded at 79,468 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,395 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,468 miles
  • 2025 – 79,395 miles
  • 2024 – 79,333 miles
  • 2023 – 79,200 miles
  • 2022 – 79,032 miles
  • 2020 – 78,794 miles
  • 2018 – 78,639 miles
  • 2017 – 77,704 miles
  • 2015 – 77,325 miles
  • 2014 – 77,217 miles
  • 2013 – 76,950 miles
  • 2012 – 76,578 miles
  • 2011 – 75,603 miles
  • 2010 – 75,249 miles
  • 2009 – 75,024 miles
  • 2008 – 74,587 miles
  • 2007 – 74,068 miles
  • 2006 – 73,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak under vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Unable to see brakes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    332015140760
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,468 miles (+73)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    443164232195
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,395 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    366790567681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,333 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    329523217370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/r15-98w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/r15-98w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.

  5. Pass79,200 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    193191986465
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle.
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  6. Pass79,032 miles (+238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    960199702850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/r15-98w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/r15-98w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes.

  7. Pass78,794 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    990482884413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,639 miles (+935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,639 miles
    Test number
    601735170545
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Diff. leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Performance reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,704 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    194587270388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,325 miles
    Test number
    118451265151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,325 miles (+108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,325 miles
    Test number
    727561765134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  12. Pass77,217 miles (+267)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,217 miles
    Test number
    938705484123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from diff rear.
    • NoteOil leak from engine.

  13. Pass76,950 miles (+372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    517476483115
    • NoteFront sub frame bushes perrished o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone

  14. Pass76,578 miles (+975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    497837582186
    • NoteO/s/f subframe mounting worn

  15. Pass75,603 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    559298861197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    203579170482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,249 miles (+225)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    953698250159
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,024 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,024 miles
    Test number
    213152059480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail75,018 miles (+431)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    734339539185
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,587 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,587 miles
    Test number
    253660558479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,068 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,068 miles
    Test number
    984024337176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,063 miles (+538)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    742283417183
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

  23. Pass73,525 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,525 miles
    Test number
    724104526133
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres approx 2mm - bolt missing from front oil cooler clip

Questions about 997 SDC

What vehicle is registration 997 SDC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 997 SDC on a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 997 SDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 997 SDC is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 997 SDC?
The MOT on 997 SDC is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 997 SDC done?
997 SDC was recorded at 79,468 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 295 miles a year.
Has 997 SDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 997 SDC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 997 SDC 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 997 SDC find?
997 SDC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front subframe bushes; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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