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Jaguar XJS

Blue · Petrol · 1986 · 5,343 cc

C8 JSLMOT history

C8 JSL is a blue petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 27 Nov 1986. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,036 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 JSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
27 Nov 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 JSL was last recorded at 73,036 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,899 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,137 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,036 miles
  • 2025 – 71,899 miles
  • 2024 – 70,958 miles
  • 2023 – 70,018 miles
  • 2022 – 69,285 miles
  • 2021 – 68,704 miles
  • 2019 – 67,686 miles
  • 2018 – 65,931 miles
  • 2017 – 63,030 miles
  • 2016 – 60,320 miles
  • 2015 – 57,805 miles
  • 2014 – 54,528 miles
  • 2013 – 53,567 miles
  • 2012 – 52,050 miles
  • 2011 – 51,030 miles
  • 2010 – 50,384 miles
  • 2009 – 49,307 miles
  • 2008 – 48,117 miles
  • 2007 – 46,727 miles
  • 2006 – 45,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,036 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,036 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    363625569098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,899 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    461449988461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,958 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,958 miles
    Test number
    263624966574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,018 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,018 miles
    Test number
    734825331693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,285 miles (+581)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,285 miles
    Test number
    639379447895
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass68,704 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    743746812569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,686 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    473886805236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,931 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,931 miles
    Test number
    366517922296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,030 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    982715745048
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  10. Fail63,028 miles (+2,708)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    116129866361
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  11. Pass60,320 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    771575091198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,805 miles (+3,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    216508115483
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass54,528 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    386733884093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,567 miles (+1,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    497780523164
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass52,050 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    448774822187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,030 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    249722001430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,384 miles (+1,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    812253200133
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN
  18. Pass49,307 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    232531109145
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass48,117 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,117 miles
    Test number
    351758508183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,727 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    340870487009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,666 miles
    Test number
    302744286015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 JSL

Does C8 JSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 JSL is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 JSL?
The MOT on C8 JSL is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 JSL done?
C8 JSL was recorded at 73,036 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has C8 JSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 JSL has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 JSL 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 C8 JSL find?
C8 JSL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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