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Jaguar XJS

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,980 cc

L7 XJSMOT history

L7 XJS is a red petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2025
Mileage
134,278 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XJS
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XJS was last recorded at 134,278 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,278 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,278 miles
  • 2021 – 133,604 miles
  • 2019 – 133,318 miles
  • 2017 – 133,310 miles
  • 2016 – 130,755 miles
  • 2014 – 127,835 miles
  • 2013 – 123,987 miles
  • 2012 – 118,553 miles
  • 2011 – 113,383 miles
  • 2010 – 102,680 miles
  • 2008 – 85,289 miles
  • 2007 – 70,760 miles
  • 2006 – 62,266 miles
  • 2005 – 53,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,278 miles
  • AdvisoryUndersealed

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Underside of vehicle undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    859685582608
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  2. Fail134,278 miles (+674)4 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    784397035822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting N S AND O S FRONT TO BACK SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LIGHT
    • AdvisorySPARE WHEEL WELL CORRISION

  3. Pass133,604 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    716956221353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs to underside of vehicle covered in underseal

  4. Fail133,585 miles (+267)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,585 miles
    Test number
    775336889198
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded numerous areas chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underarch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  5. Pass133,318 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,318 miles
    Test number
    885892012973
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  6. Fail133,316 miles (+6)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,316 miles
    Test number
    303654594898
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  7. Fail133,310 miles (+2,555)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    495048116767
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor area chalked (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near D bush mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and chassis chalked (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch chalked (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner sill chalked (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch chalked (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under arch corroded non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under arch corroded non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass130,755 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,755 miles
    Test number
    137612576129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,716 miles (+2,881)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    891974328506
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass127,835 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,835 miles
    Test number
    817974014315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,831 miles (+3,844)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,831 miles
    Test number
    329086794271
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    448324983274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,983 miles (+5,430)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    906681483234
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  14. Pass118,553 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    227151902186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,383 miles (+10,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,383 miles
    Test number
    887331991054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass102,680 miles (+17,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,680 miles
    Test number
    572727820028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass85,289 miles (+14,529)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    974784388215
    • NoteCorrosion on front sub frame
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s/r floor/sill
    • NoteO/s washer jet poor
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f bump stops adrift
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber weeping
    • NoteVarious suspension & steerting bushes split

  18. Pass70,760 miles (+8,494)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    804498977211
    • NoteClunk from drivetrain
    • NoteDeterioration to front subframe bushes
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings

  19. Pass62,266 miles (+8,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,266 miles
    Test number
    391586476203
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f floor/sills

  20. Pass53,706 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    784810975209
    • NoteCorrosion on both exhausts
    • NoteCorrosion on various suspension parts & flexible brake pipe ferrules
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

Questions about L7 XJS

Does L7 XJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 XJS expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 XJS?
The MOT on L7 XJS expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 XJS done?
L7 XJS was recorded at 134,278 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 4,259 miles a year.
Has L7 XJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XJS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 XJS 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 L7 XJS find?
L7 XJS passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: undersealed.

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