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Jaguar XJS

Grey · Petrol · 1977 · 5,343 cc

MAY 8MOT history

MAY 8 is a grey petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 14 Feb 1977. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
67,771 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAY 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,343 cc
Year of manufacture
1977
First used
14 Feb 1977
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAY 8 was last recorded at 67,771 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,522 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,771 miles
  • 2023 – 67,522 miles
  • 2022 – 67,378 miles
  • 2020 – 67,067 miles
  • 2019 – 66,888 miles
  • 2018 – 66,849 miles
  • 2017 – 66,742 miles
  • 2016 – 66,607 miles
  • 2015 – 66,479 miles
  • 2013 – 65,888 miles
  • 2010 – 65,701 miles
  • 2007 – 65,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear play in inner bearing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Wheel bearing has slight play Diff housing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,771 miles (+249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    101351322367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear play in inner bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,522 miles (+144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,522 miles
    Test number
    139549282351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Diff housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    728480092778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Diff housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,378 miles (+311)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    572450229648
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Diff housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,067 miles (+179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    188505611588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play diff housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,888 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    312736505334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,849 miles
    Test number
    378637827739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,849 miles (+107)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,849 miles
    Test number
    163927540173
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,742 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    777947632462
    • AdvisoryMovement in n/s/r hub assemble
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

  10. Pass66,607 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    304469977209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,479 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    602729507473
    • AdvisoryMovement in n/s/r diff bearing

  12. Pass65,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    189412683251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,888 miles (+187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    807582483287
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass65,701 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    884789160043
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r driveshaft

  15. Fail65,698 miles (+137)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    171488960479
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight bind from o/s/f wheel
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r driveshaft

  16. Pass65,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    783467187010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MAY 8

What vehicle is registration MAY 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAY 8 on a grey petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 14 Feb 1977. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MAY 8 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MAY 8 expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MAY 8?
The MOT on MAY 8 expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MAY 8 done?
MAY 8 was recorded at 67,771 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 120 miles a year.
Has MAY 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAY 8 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on MAY 8 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 MAY 8 find?
MAY 8 passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear play in inner bearing, and 2 more.

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