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Jaguar XJS

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

L81 STCMOT history

L81 STC is a blue petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,380 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 STC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 STC was last recorded at 129,380 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,377 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,380 miles
  • 2025 – 129,023 miles
  • 2024 – 128,522 miles
  • 2023 – 127,305 miles
  • 2022 – 125,686 miles
  • 2016 – 125,664 miles
  • 2015 – 125,289 miles
  • 2014 – 122,674 miles
  • 2013 – 122,653 miles
  • 2012 – 120,169 miles
  • 2011 – 119,600 miles
  • 2010 – 118,221 miles
  • 2009 – 115,822 miles
  • 2008 – 114,092 miles
  • 2007 – 108,279 miles
  • 2006 – 99,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,380 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront various suspension bushes perishing but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing but still functional (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear various suspension bushes perishing but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,380 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,380 miles
    Test number
    198596641203
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront various suspension bushes perishing but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing but still functional (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear various suspension bushes perishing but not excessive
    • AdvisoryReverse inoperative

  2. Fail129,377 miles (+354)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    976933823619
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront various suspension bushes perishing but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear various suspension bushes perishing but not excessive
    • AdvisoryReverse inoperative

  3. Pass129,023 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,023 miles
    Test number
    507972817150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,522 miles
    Test number
    664654951011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,522 miles (+1,217)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,522 miles
    Test number
    982488467103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,305 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,305 miles
    Test number
    170267176649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,686 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    246933267628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,664 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,664 miles
    Test number
    437488843481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass125,289 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,289 miles
    Test number
    341232408452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,741 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,741 miles
    Test number
    965764175136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,530 miles (+1,784)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    616536265121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear subframe has slight corrosion

  12. Pass122,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    127730305198
    • NoteRear Subframe slightly corroded

  13. Fail122,746 miles (+72)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    138820795023
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear Subframe slightly corroded

  14. Pass122,674 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,674 miles
    Test number
    109168544220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass122,653 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,653 miles
    Test number
    286743163174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  16. Fail122,652 miles (+2,483)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,652 miles
    Test number
    587422323170
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteBrakes feel soft

  17. Pass120,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    186070922261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,169 miles (+569)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    357403612263
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass119,600 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,600 miles
    Test number
    919325921133
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail119,600 miles (+1,379)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,600 miles
    Test number
    565497811149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass118,221 miles (+2,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,221 miles
    Test number
    423264420175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass115,822 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    394120529160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    440273728153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,092 miles (+5,813)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    104845118109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass108,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    108,279 miles
    Test number
    102048627156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,279 miles (+9,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,279 miles
    Test number
    202128627413
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass99,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    99,100 miles
    Test number
    162609026136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 STC

Does L81 STC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 STC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 STC?
The MOT on L81 STC is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 STC done?
L81 STC was recorded at 129,380 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,536 miles a year.
Has L81 STC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 STC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L81 STC 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 L81 STC find?
L81 STC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: coolant leak; front coil spring corroded both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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