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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 5,993 cc

L65 HOPMOT history

L65 HOP is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
95,626 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 HOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 HOP was last recorded at 95,626 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,614 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,626 miles
  • 2017 – 95,479 miles
  • 2016 – 94,765 miles
  • 2015 – 94,075 miles
  • 2013 – 91,336 miles
  • 2012 – 90,554 miles
  • 2011 – 87,342 miles
  • 2010 – 83,379 miles
  • 2009 – 81,142 miles
  • 2007 – 79,795 miles
  • 2006 – 77,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,626 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Car underbody waxed
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,626 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,626 miles
    Test number
    135190451951
    • AdvisoryCentral Car underbody waxed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail95,614 miles (+135)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    207898688916
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO HIGH AND LAMBDA (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCar underneath sealed with wax oil
  3. Pass95,479 miles (+714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    339174570726
    • AdvisoryInside edges worn on the off side and near side front tyres
  4. Pass94,765 miles (+690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    968444376021
    • AdvisoryInner edges slightly worn on both front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
  5. Pass94,075 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    965394115113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S Headlamp Washer Broken
  6. Fail94,067 miles (+2,731)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    335674515186
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S Headlamp Washer Broken
  7. Pass91,336 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,336 miles
    Test number
    539780093226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,554 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    336370992262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  9. Fail90,511 miles (+3,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    257535682210
    • FailureBody has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass87,342 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    915614621180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass83,379 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    971593700151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,142 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    364303769058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES, OUTER SLEEVES RUBBING THROUGH
  13. Fail81,142 miles (+1,347)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,142 miles
    Test number
    420433269050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES, OUTER SLEEVES RUBBING THROUGH
  14. Pass79,795 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    852442697289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    271271336215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L65 HOP

Does L65 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L65 HOP expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L65 HOP?
The MOT on L65 HOP expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L65 HOP done?
L65 HOP was recorded at 95,626 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 955 miles a year.
Has L65 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 HOP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L65 HOP 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 L65 HOP find?
L65 HOP passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: central car underbody waxed; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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