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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S800 GSMMOT history

S800 GSM is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,601 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 GSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 GSM was last recorded at 120,601 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2022: 98,425 miles, lower than 108,842 miles on 25 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,599 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,601 miles
  • 2024 – 120,586 miles
  • 2023 – 114,928 miles
  • 2022 – 98,425 miles
  • 2019 – 108,842 miles
  • 2017 – 108,359 miles
  • 2012 – 108,227 miles
  • 2011 – 107,927 miles
  • 2010 – 106,161 miles
  • 2009 – 102,744 miles
  • 2008 – 97,527 miles
  • 2007 – 88,420 miles
  • 2006 – 80,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,601 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and under sealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under side heavy covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,601 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,601 miles
    Test number
    405716416662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and under sealed

  2. Fail120,599 miles (+13)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,599 miles
    Test number
    384869093970
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and under sealed

  3. Fail120,586 miles (+5,658)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    744655964307
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and under sealed

  4. Pass114,928 miles (+16,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,928 miles
    Test number
    791941128529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,425 miles
    Test number
    450527892178
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavy covered in under seal

  6. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    270260617650
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavy covered in under seal

  7. Pass108,842 miles (+483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    712848936316
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  8. Pass108,359 miles (+17)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    401196980628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  9. Fail108,342 miles (+115)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    104362413686
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  10. Pass108,227 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    877252192137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail108,188 miles (+261)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,188 miles
    Test number
    177830472153
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnderside slightly corroded

  12. Pass107,927 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,927 miles
    Test number
    358721891224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteNS/F inner rackend has slight play

  13. Fail107,926 miles (+1,765)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,926 miles
    Test number
    375257981496
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteNS/F inner rackend has slight play

  14. Pass106,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    183378680262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,161 miles (+3,417)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    813034970203
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass102,744 miles (+5,217)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    304083679253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass97,527 miles (+9,107)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    710999258231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes front to rear flexi hoses corroded.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass88,420 miles (+8,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,420 miles
    Test number
    504623577168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass80,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,146 miles
    Test number
    974303676137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 GSM

Does S800 GSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 GSM is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S800 GSM?
The MOT on S800 GSM is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 GSM done?
S800 GSM was recorded at 120,601 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,076 miles a year.
Has S800 GSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 GSM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S800 GSM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S800 GSM find?
S800 GSM passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside corroded and under sealed.

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