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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 3,980 cc

BC 7844MOT history

BC 7844 is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 6 Mar 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
86,305 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BC 7844
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Mar 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BC 7844 was last recorded at 86,305 miles on 6 May 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,257 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,305 miles
  • 2025 – 86,257 miles
  • 2024 – 85,851 miles
  • 2023 – 85,438 miles
  • 2022 – 84,954 miles
  • 2021 – 84,514 miles
  • 2019 – 83,841 miles
  • 2018 – 83,150 miles
  • 2017 – 81,921 miles
  • 2016 – 80,840 miles
  • 2015 – 80,273 miles
  • 2014 – 79,624 miles
  • 2013 – 78,802 miles
  • 2012 – 77,903 miles
  • 2011 – 76,802 miles
  • 2010 – 75,753 miles
  • 2009 – 74,916 miles
  • 2008 – 74,632 miles
  • 2007 – 74,105 miles
  • 2006 – 73,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Power steering pump noisy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,305 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,305 miles
    Test number
    215508156913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass86,257 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,257 miles
    Test number
    738649540000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail86,257 miles (+406)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,257 miles
    Test number
    948790026102
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake readings very low o/s and n/s rear.
  4. Pass85,851 miles (+413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,851 miles
    Test number
    700784939357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass85,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    228084859877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail85,438 miles (+484)2 dangerous6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    123820933104
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass84,954 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,954 miles
    Test number
    886656808447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy.
  8. Fail84,936 miles (+422)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    278339736851
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy.
  9. Pass84,514 miles (+673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    623711271981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass83,841 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    348377454616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail83,815 miles (+665)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    857632512432
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,150 miles
    Test number
    850589041475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,150 miles (+1,229)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,150 miles
    Test number
    271510548838
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass81,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,921 miles
    Test number
    725719453535
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Fail81,921 miles (+1,081)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,921 miles
    Test number
    665509251388
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass80,840 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,840 miles
    Test number
    952005822113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,273 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,273 miles
    Test number
    425613555154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass79,624 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    295008544445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,802 miles (+899)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    295255853415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteLight drag on nsr brake(passes roller test)
  20. Pass77,903 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,903 miles
    Test number
    825950352100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,802 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    138770251114
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Pass76,802 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,802 miles
    Test number
    756070251108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass75,753 miles (+837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    620161350149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  24. Pass74,916 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,916 miles
    Test number
    233515559189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,632 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    431954058168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,105 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,105 miles
    Test number
    214811747410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    212878816135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BC 7844

What vehicle is registration BC 7844 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BC 7844 on a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 6 Mar 1992. 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 BC 7844 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BC 7844 is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on BC 7844?
The MOT on BC 7844 is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BC 7844 done?
BC 7844 was recorded at 86,305 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 654 miles a year.
Has BC 7844 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BC 7844 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on BC 7844 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 BC 7844 find?
BC 7844 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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