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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 3,590 cc

AWB 494MOT history

AWB 494 is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 13 Nov 1989. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
91,851 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AWB 494
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
13 Nov 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

AWB 494 was last recorded at 91,851 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,302 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
549 miles
Average per year
679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,851 miles
  • 2025 – 91,302 miles
  • 2024 – 91,284 miles
  • 2023 – 90,507 miles
  • 2022 – 90,221 miles
  • 2021 – 90,136 miles
  • 2019 – 89,273 miles
  • 2018 – 88,259 miles
  • 2017 – 87,594 miles
  • 2016 – 86,649 miles
  • 2015 – 86,050 miles
  • 2014 – 85,488 miles
  • 2013 – 84,367 miles
  • 2012 – 83,471 miles
  • 2011 – 82,117 miles
  • 2009 – 80,469 miles
  • 2008 – 79,606 miles
  • 2007 – 78,977 miles
  • 2006 – 78,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,851 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,851 miles (+549)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    763006297723
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Pass91,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    609469616331
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySUB-FRAME COVERED IN GREASE / UNDERSEAL

  3. Fail91,302 miles (+18)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    477289844177
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Fail91,284 miles (+777)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    955840197501
    • DangerousCentral Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle been wax oiled

  5. Pass90,507 miles (+286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    257027109274
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,221 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    175048992245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,136 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    104617786721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,129 miles (+856)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    488888045300
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass89,273 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,273 miles
    Test number
    328649461915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,259 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,259 miles
    Test number
    314812162369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,594 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    144763213667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,649 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    795727171705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,050 miles (+562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    358860405111
    • NoteFront wheel bearings have slight play

  14. Pass85,488 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    947338014188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail85,488 miles (+1,121)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    486325014104
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass84,367 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    799367613164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX

  17. Fail84,367 miles (+896)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,367 miles
    Test number
    245737513405
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX

  18. Pass83,471 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,471 miles
    Test number
    109110992451
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront cross member slightly corroded

  19. Fail83,471 miles (+1,354)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,471 miles
    Test number
    686370792002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront cross member slightly corroded

  20. Pass82,117 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,117 miles
    Test number
    105010191000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Fail82,115 miles (+1,646)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    917898481081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass80,469 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    413146609495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Fail80,463 miles (+857)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,463 miles
    Test number
    331106999223
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass79,606 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    174298598289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail79,606 miles (+629)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    984426398272
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass78,977 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    640184877236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    112712476289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AWB 494

What vehicle is registration AWB 494 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AWB 494 on a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 13 Nov 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 AWB 494 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on AWB 494 expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on AWB 494?
The MOT on AWB 494 expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has AWB 494 done?
AWB 494 was recorded at 91,851 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 679 miles a year.
Has AWB 494 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AWB 494 has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on AWB 494 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 AWB 494 find?
AWB 494 failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 2 more.

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