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Jaguar XJS

Beige · Petrol · 1994 · 3,980 cc

L49 HENMOT history

L49 HEN is a beige petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 9 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
132,255 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 HEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 HEN was last recorded at 132,255 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,182 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
1,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,255 miles
  • 2023 – 131,182 miles
  • 2022 – 130,466 miles
  • 2021 – 129,445 miles
  • 2020 – 129,432 miles
  • 2019 – 127,544 miles
  • 2018 – 125,610 miles
  • 2013 – 125,214 miles
  • 2012 – 122,816 miles
  • 2011 – 119,690 miles
  • 2010 – 117,504 miles
  • 2009 – 113,808 miles
  • 2008 – 109,590 miles
  • 2007 – 105,716 miles
  • 2006 – 103,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,255 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,255 miles (+1,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,255 miles
    Test number
    492532236954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,182 miles (+716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,182 miles
    Test number
    158871314916
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,466 miles (+1,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    822120761546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,445 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    601020152706
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail129,432 miles (+1,888)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,432 miles
    Test number
    260439896519
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,544 miles (+1,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    602981935278
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,610 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    445269125040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,214 miles (+2,398)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,214 miles
    Test number
    948919383271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass122,816 miles (+83)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,816 miles
    Test number
    619480792208
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  10. Fail122,733 miles (+3,043)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,733 miles
    Test number
    298944782207
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  11. Pass119,690 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,690 miles
    Test number
    229978371279
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail119,690 miles (+2,186)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,690 miles
    Test number
    326968071499
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass117,504 miles (+3,696)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,504 miles
    Test number
    782382590266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass113,808 miles (+4,218)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    993977889281
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe on osf corroded

  15. Pass109,590 miles (+3,874)15 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    213670688201
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight blue smoke from engine on start up

  16. Pass105,716 miles (+2,544)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    105,716 miles
    Test number
    340672987219
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack mounting bushes

  17. Pass103,172 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    564218236357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded

Questions about L49 HEN

Does L49 HEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L49 HEN expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L49 HEN?
The MOT on L49 HEN expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L49 HEN done?
L49 HEN was recorded at 132,255 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
Has L49 HEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 HEN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L49 HEN 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 L49 HEN find?
L49 HEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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