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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,239 cc

L8 RDBMOT history

L8 RDB is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,531 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RDB was last recorded at 118,531 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,499 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,531 miles
  • 2020 – 118,499 miles
  • 2019 – 115,425 miles
  • 2017 – 114,650 miles
  • 2015 – 92,002 miles
  • 2014 – 85,555 miles
  • 2013 – 82,145 miles
  • 2012 – 76,702 miles
  • 2011 – 74,563 miles
  • 2010 – 71,796 miles
  • 2009 – 70,341 miles
  • 2008 – 67,633 miles
  • 2007 – 64,998 miles
  • 2006 – 62,364 miles
  • 2005 – 59,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear quarter bumper missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,531 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,531 miles
    Test number
    446911759738
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,499 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,499 miles
    Test number
    369305520562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,855 miles (+430)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    891040677437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,425 miles (+775)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,425 miles
    Test number
    422499609995
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,650 miles
    Test number
    925269400586
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front floor next to lower sill edge

  6. Fail114,650 miles (+11,061)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,650 miles
    Test number
    503789114587
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front floor next to lower sill edge

  7. Pass103,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,589 miles
    Test number
    162972388754
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear quarter bumper missing

  8. Fail103,589 miles (+11,587)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,589 miles
    Test number
    563532684721
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear quarter bumper missing

  9. Pass92,002 miles (+6,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,002 miles
    Test number
    715688230396
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wide inner band (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil weep at front of engine

  10. Pass85,555 miles (+3,410)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    795045864365
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge + worn to legal limits of 1.6mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass82,145 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    165282133384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,702 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    978996422376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    767661621389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail74,563 miles (+2,767)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    929751621387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail71,796 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,796 miles
    Test number
    352448400321
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  16. Pass71,796 miles (+1,455)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,796 miles
    Test number
    813238500396
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  17. Fail70,341 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,341 miles
    Test number
    321543799472
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,341 miles (+2,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,341 miles
    Test number
    372583399207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,633 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    310385898432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,998 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    311696697420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    484025776207
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail62,364 miles (+3,326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    702065576268
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass59,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    593896175256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RDB

Does L8 RDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 RDB expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 RDB?
The MOT on L8 RDB expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 RDB done?
L8 RDB was recorded at 118,531 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has L8 RDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RDB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 RDB 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 L8 RDB find?
L8 RDB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front wheel bearing has slight play both.

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