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Jaguar XJS

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 5,343 cc

DHE 996MOT history

DHE 996 is a black petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 13 Feb 1989. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,152 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DHE 996
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
13 Feb 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DHE 996 was last recorded at 143,152 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2013: 13,943 miles, lower than 139,401 miles on 3 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,074 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,152 miles
  • 2025 – 143,074 miles
  • 2024 – 142,306 miles
  • 2023 – 141,978 miles
  • 2022 – 141,655 miles
  • 2020 – 141,623 miles
  • 2019 – 141,419 miles
  • 2018 – 141,406 miles
  • 2017 – 141,153 miles
  • 2016 – 140,914 miles
  • 2015 – 140,088 miles
  • 2014 – 139,502 miles
  • 2013 – 13,943 miles
  • 2012 – 139,401 miles
  • 2011 – 139,059 miles
  • 2010 – 138,752 miles
  • 2009 – 138,172 miles
  • 2008 – 136,639 miles
  • 2007 – 135,546 miles
  • 2006 – 133,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,152 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,152 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,152 miles
    Test number
    708632912662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,074 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,074 miles
    Test number
    320494038117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,306 miles (+328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,306 miles
    Test number
    908338161892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,978 miles
    Test number
    345470558216
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers front door showing corrosion

  5. Fail141,965 miles (+310)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,965 miles
    Test number
    169033033439
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers front door showing corrosion

  6. Pass141,655 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,655 miles
    Test number
    893164161238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  7. Pass141,623 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    924037082782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,419 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    406829382459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,406 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    128713190648
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight lift in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From fuel tank

  10. Pass141,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,153 miles
    Test number
    383170954646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail141,153 miles (+239)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,153 miles
    Test number
    163244823010
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty STUCK IN "ON" POSITION (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass140,914 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,914 miles
    Test number
    409346884897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases not exessive (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass140,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,897 miles
    Test number
    517487678669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil seapage from engine and rear differential

  14. Fail140,897 miles (+809)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,897 miles
    Test number
    878684047024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil seapage from engine and rear differential

  15. Pass140,088 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,088 miles
    Test number
    588109205015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,502 miles (+125,559)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    139,502 miles
    Test number
    548120434041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,943 miles
    Test number
    259051403490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail13,943 miles (-125,458)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,943 miles
    Test number
    927548993020
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass139,401 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,401 miles
    Test number
    497604892029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,059 miles (+307)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,059 miles
    Test number
    776744671047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear disc pitted/worn.

  21. Pass138,752 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    138,752 miles
    Test number
    102736390425
    • 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)

  22. Fail138,752 miles (+580)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,752 miles
    Test number
    333976380008
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass138,172 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    138,172 miles
    Test number
    332830099058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass136,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    136,639 miles
    Test number
    210692608464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail136,639 miles (+1,093)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,639 miles
    Test number
    301254098068
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteBulb warning light comes on when brake pressed
    • NoteO/s rear brake binding slightly

  26. Pass135,546 miles (+1,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    135,546 miles
    Test number
    732333297001
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront inner wings corroded

  27. Pass133,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    133,916 miles
    Test number
    504554436019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail133,916 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,916 miles
    Test number
    134452236444
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Questions about DHE 996

What vehicle is registration DHE 996 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DHE 996 on a black petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 13 Feb 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 DHE 996 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DHE 996 is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on DHE 996?
The MOT on DHE 996 is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DHE 996 done?
DHE 996 was recorded at 143,152 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 450 miles a year.
Has DHE 996 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DHE 996 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on DHE 996 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DHE 996 find?
DHE 996 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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