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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

DS 8968MOT history

DS 8968 is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,153 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8968
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8968 was last recorded at 95,153 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,988 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,153 miles
  • 2025 – 94,988 miles
  • 2022 – 94,825 miles
  • 2018 – 94,665 miles
  • 2016 – 94,557 miles
  • 2015 – 93,131 miles
  • 2013 – 92,175 miles
  • 2012 – 91,091 miles
  • 2011 – 90,490 miles
  • 2010 – 89,819 miles
  • 2006 – 89,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,153 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,153 miles (+165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,153 miles
    Test number
    717311447351
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,988 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    471510021300
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

  3. Fail94,986 miles (+161)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    663473234022
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR

  4. Pass94,825 miles (+160)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    777358622063
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,665 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    475974444741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,557 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    675261349492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail94,551 miles (+1,420)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,551 miles
    Test number
    779628011692
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass93,131 miles (+956)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,131 miles
    Test number
    116212205415
    • NoteNearside inner sill corroded
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust hanger insecure

  9. Pass92,175 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    799024753235
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

  10. Fail92,175 miles (+17)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    367083153286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

  11. Fail92,158 miles (+1,067)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    908998023215
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside Rear Parking Brake Cable Outer Casing Split

  12. Pass91,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    318350102476
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail91,091 miles (+3)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    877780002261
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail91,088 miles (+598)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    685188872135
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass90,490 miles (+671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    417129121143
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  16. Pass89,819 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    561304630071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail89,814 miles (+107)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    103810030066
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail89,707 miles12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    452229526344
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about DS 8968

What vehicle is registration DS 8968 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8968 on a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Aug 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 8968 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8968 is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 8968?
The MOT on DS 8968 is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8968 done?
DS 8968 was recorded at 95,153 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 282 miles a year.
Has DS 8968 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8968 has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on DS 8968 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 8968 find?
DS 8968 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: general corrosion.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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