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Jaguar XJS

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

DS 8581MOT history

DS 8581 is a green petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
107,147 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8581
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

DS 8581 was last recorded at 107,147 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,103 miles · 17 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,147 miles
  • 2023 – 107,103 miles
  • 2022 – 107,005 miles
  • 2021 – 106,306 miles
  • 2019 – 105,425 miles
  • 2018 – 104,849 miles
  • 2017 – 104,848 miles
  • 2015 – 104,587 miles
  • 2013 – 102,069 miles
  • 2012 – 100,072 miles
  • 2011 – 97,087 miles
  • 2010 – 92,516 miles
  • 2009 – 88,570 miles
  • 2008 – 86,970 miles
  • 2006 – 84,975 miles
  • 2005 – 82,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,147 miles
  • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y piece (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBattery not able to sustain hazards during test

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,147 miles (+44)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    273679612674
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y piece (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery not able to sustain hazards during test

  2. Pass107,103 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,103 miles
    Test number
    149544763634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,103 miles (+98)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,103 miles
    Test number
    984605548230
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Cant access battery (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of front upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,005 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    978173397507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    112458659333
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,305 miles (+880)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,305 miles
    Test number
    968940920780
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    292981251623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,425 miles (+576)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    722918838299
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear of rear. (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass104,849 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    196548774566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear of rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear of rear (2.7.3)

  10. Fail104,848 miles (+261)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,848 miles
    Test number
    627188886897
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REAR OF REAR (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower JACKING POINT CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REAR OF REAR (2.7.3)

  11. Pass104,587 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    746658978558
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail104,573 miles (+2,504)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    121591954294
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floorpan (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer not in mounting and fouling rear bumper (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floorpan (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail102,069 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    265355893091
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight lift on rear hubs

  14. Pass102,069 miles (+1,997)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    408405193048
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight lift on rear hubs

  15. Pass100,072 miles (+2,985)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    559458882060
    • NoteALTERNATOR BELT FRAYING.
    • NoteCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.
    • NoteDAMAGE AT L/H SIDE OF CAR.
    • NoteEXHAUST KNOCKING AT REAR.
    • NoteFRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
    • NoteL/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
    • NoteSLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT Y-PIECE.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

  16. Pass97,087 miles (+4,571)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    729574301145
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING AT INNER EDGES.
    • NoteL/H SUNVISOR LOOSE.
    • NoteSQUEAK AT R/H/F SUSPENSION?

  17. Pass92,516 miles (+3,946)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    922936690040
    • NoteAIR FILTER MOUNTINGS BROKEN.
    • NoteBOTH DOOR MIRRORS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.
    • NoteEXHAUST MOVING AT REAR MOUNTINGS.
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING AT SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.
    • NoteNAIL IN R/H/F TYRE TREAD.
    • NoteREAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT L/H SIDE.
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST FRONT PIPE JOINT.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AT REAR RADIUS ARMS(SMALL BUSHES).

  18. Pass88,570 miles (+1,600)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,570 miles
    Test number
    440168499036
    • NoteR/H/R TYRE VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST Y-PIECE AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE AT FRONT.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH FRONT/TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES.

  19. Pass86,970 miles (+1,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    292660738449
    • NoteR/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST.

  20. Pass84,975 miles (+2,672)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    341577536227
    • NoteACCIDENT DAMAGE AT FRONT.
    • NoteL/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY HIGH.
    • NoteNAIL IN L/H/F TYRE TREAD.
    • NoteSLIGHT CORROSION AT R/H/F BRAKE DISC.
    • NoteSLIGHT SPLIT AT EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES.

  21. Pass82,303 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    232647425306
    • NoteR/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT L/H/F WHEEL BEARING.
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AT R/H/R LOWER FULCRUM.
    • NoteSLIGHT RATTLE AT EXHAUST.
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR AT BOTH TOP SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES.

Questions about DS 8581

What vehicle is registration DS 8581 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8581 on a green petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Dec 1993. 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 DS 8581 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DS 8581 expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DS 8581?
The MOT on DS 8581 expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DS 8581 done?
DS 8581 was recorded at 107,147 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 1,293 miles a year.
Has DS 8581 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8581 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on DS 8581 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 DS 8581 find?
DS 8581 failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 10 major defects and 1 advisory: boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position; emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed, and 8 more.

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