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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,980 cc

L55 XJCMOT history

L55 XJC is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,430 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 XJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 XJC was last recorded at 154,430 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 2,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,536 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,894 miles
Average per year
2,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,430 miles
  • 2025 – 151,536 miles
  • 2024 – 150,041 miles
  • 2023 – 149,899 miles
  • 2022 – 146,604 miles
  • 2021 – 146,162 miles
  • 2020 – 131,965 miles
  • 2015 – 131,015 miles
  • 2013 – 128,534 miles
  • 2012 – 124,249 miles
  • 2011 – 119,697 miles
  • 2010 – 115,445 miles
  • 2009 – 110,023 miles
  • 2008 – 108,378 miles
  • 2007 – 104,037 miles
  • 2006 – 99,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,430 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,430 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,430 miles
    Test number
    245562706380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,536 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,536 miles
    Test number
    509592844347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,041 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,041 miles
    Test number
    795336828616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,899 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,899 miles
    Test number
    356082047085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,604 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,604 miles
    Test number
    587252085547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,162 miles (+14,197)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,162 miles
    Test number
    681409579896
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking leaking oil from rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass131,965 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,965 miles
    Test number
    243943194494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,015 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,015 miles
    Test number
    819838475076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail131,011 miles (+2,477)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    429600335068
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass128,534 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    197910453427
    • NoteMisting of oil around p/steering rack pipes
    • NoteO/s/r bottom radius arm bushes deteriated

  11. Fail128,534 miles (+4,285)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    307660453004
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteMisting of oil around p/steering rack pipes
    • NoteO/s/r bottom radius arm bushes deteriated

  12. Pass124,249 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    727164742062
    • NoteMinor oil leak

  13. Fail124,249 miles (+4,552)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    797708012047
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall oil leek on rack off side

  14. Pass119,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    119,697 miles
    Test number
    767313841055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail119,697 miles (+4,252)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,697 miles
    Test number
    167463631469
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass115,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    115,445 miles
    Test number
    261166940038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,445 miles (+5,422)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,445 miles
    Test number
    170916430036
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNot able to test rear wheel bearings

  18. Pass110,023 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,023 miles
    Test number
    280236339022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,378 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    463375948148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,037 miles
    Test number
    881184737140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,037 miles (+4,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,037 miles
    Test number
    952360637117
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  22. Pass99,350 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    99,350 miles
    Test number
    283431016121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,205 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,205 miles
    Test number
    200434936029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,328 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,328 miles
    Test number
    474184706061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L55 XJC

Does L55 XJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 XJC is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 XJC?
The MOT on L55 XJC is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 XJC done?
L55 XJC was recorded at 154,430 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,696 miles a year.
Has L55 XJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 XJC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L55 XJC 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 L55 XJC find?
L55 XJC passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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