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Jaguar XJS

White · Petrol · 1986 · 5,343 cc

A15 JELMOT history

A15 JEL is a white petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 1 Feb 1986. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
125,421 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A15 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Feb 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A15 JEL was last recorded at 125,421 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,091 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,421 miles
  • 2023 – 125,091 miles
  • 2022 – 124,774 miles
  • 2021 – 124,481 miles
  • 2020 – 124,470 miles
  • 2019 – 123,852 miles
  • 2018 – 123,096 miles
  • 2017 – 123,096 miles
  • 2016 – 123,096 miles
  • 2015 – 123,061 miles
  • 2014 – 122,914 miles
  • 2007 – 122,743 miles
  • 2006 – 122,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,421 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,421 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,421 miles
    Test number
    939003988692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,091 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,091 miles
    Test number
    974117206892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,774 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,774 miles
    Test number
    933715264921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,481 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    116701153908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,470 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    256022991053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,464 miles (+612)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,464 miles
    Test number
    576714170084
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine bay - next to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay - next to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass123,852 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    444777472912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,806 miles (+710)2 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,806 miles
    Test number
    299848929325
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering just behind wheel close to shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet not stay in open position without support

  9. Pass123,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    624103223481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,096 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    141300288836
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass123,096 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    630659259520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass123,061 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    887450108546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,914 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,914 miles
    Test number
    236372324376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,911 miles (+14)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    808811514352
    • DangerousExsesive corrosion o/s foot well.
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail122,897 miles (+154)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    289706294463
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass122,743 miles (+318)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    122,743 miles
    Test number
    502078107149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFLOOR CORRODED
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTRACK CONTROLL INNER BUSHES WORN

  17. Pass122,425 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    122,425 miles
    Test number
    282573106455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,420 miles (+7)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,420 miles
    Test number
    881667796068
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  19. Fail122,413 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    781522986000
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteOffside front floor area corroded

Questions about A15 JEL

Does A15 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A15 JEL expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A15 JEL?
The MOT on A15 JEL expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A15 JEL done?
A15 JEL was recorded at 125,421 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 162 miles a year.
Has A15 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A15 JEL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on A15 JEL 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 A15 JEL find?
A15 JEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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