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Jaguar XJS

Grey · Petrol · 1985 · 3,590 cc

B71 THPMOT history

B71 THP is a grey petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 7 Jun 1985. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,003 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B71 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
7 Jun 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B71 THP was last recorded at 65,003 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,001 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,003 miles
  • 2024 – 64,891 miles
  • 2022 – 64,869 miles
  • 2018 – 64,772 miles
  • 2017 – 64,577 miles
  • 2014 – 63,915 miles
  • 2012 – 63,707 miles
  • 2011 – 62,591 miles
  • 2009 – 61,990 miles
  • 2008 – 61,483 miles
  • 2007 – 60,813 miles
  • 2006 – 60,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,003 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.

  • Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,003 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    687225610081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,001 miles (+110)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    672820676408
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low compared to nearside

  3. Pass64,891 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,891 miles
    Test number
    663689522937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,869 miles
    Test number
    153071318155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,869 miles (+97)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,869 miles
    Test number
    148366937445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  6. Pass64,772 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    835709934147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,577 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    578111753721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,915 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,915 miles
    Test number
    406038414378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,914 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    555767514386
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail63,901 miles (+194)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,901 miles
    Test number
    968988064271
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass63,707 miles (+1,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    346244742219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass62,591 miles (+601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    987967731166
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  13. Pass61,990 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,990 miles
    Test number
    802205749214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,927 miles (+444)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    484531549201
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass61,483 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    592153878295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,813 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    280399647255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,698 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,698 miles
    Test number
    682624136219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,693 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    134707426213
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about B71 THP

Does B71 THP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B71 THP expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B71 THP?
The MOT on B71 THP expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B71 THP done?
B71 THP was recorded at 65,003 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 225 miles a year.
Has B71 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B71 THP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on B71 THP 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 B71 THP find?
B71 THP passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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