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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

1443 MTMOT history

1443 MT is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 15 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
80,310 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1443 MT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1443 MT was last recorded at 80,310 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,077 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
1,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,310 miles
  • 2025 – 79,077 miles
  • 2024 – 77,661 miles
  • 2023 – 74,788 miles
  • 2022 – 72,350 miles
  • 2021 – 70,582 miles
  • 2020 – 69,526 miles
  • 2019 – 67,970 miles
  • 2018 – 65,458 miles
  • 2017 – 63,911 miles
  • 2016 – 60,394 miles
  • 2015 – 58,107 miles
  • 2014 – 54,792 miles
  • 2013 – 52,768 miles
  • 2012 – 51,410 miles
  • 2011 – 50,660 miles
  • 2010 – 48,751 miles
  • 2008 – 46,879 miles
  • 2007 – 44,452 miles
  • 2006 – 41,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,310 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,310 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    968984863483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,077 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    979698653334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,661 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,661 miles
    Test number
    241519307022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,654 miles (+2,866)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,654 miles
    Test number
    378752611815
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  5. Pass74,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    518534097785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,788 miles (+2,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    256485288853
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,350 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,350 miles
    Test number
    134958583358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,582 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,582 miles
    Test number
    114240398589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail70,566 miles (+1,040)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,566 miles
    Test number
    883463862468
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass69,526 miles (+1,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,526 miles
    Test number
    856463310059
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass67,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    674156911679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,969 miles (+2,511)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    152955583537
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,458 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    665173457097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass63,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    755422658994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail63,911 miles (+3,517)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    289604908231
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass60,394 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    420187284804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,385 miles (+2,278)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    770155709258
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass58,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    256838895080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail58,107 miles (+3,315)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,107 miles
    Test number
    498677795091
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,792 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    237591704129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,768 miles (+1,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,768 miles
    Test number
    946681803133
    • NoteNear side rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

  22. Fail51,410 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    105905512181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass51,410 miles (+750)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    249965712102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass50,660 miles (+1,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,660 miles
    Test number
    248643221471
    • NoteBrake fluid needs changeing

  25. Pass48,751 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,751 miles
    Test number
    860610520149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,879 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,879 miles
    Test number
    624079118178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,452 miles
    Test number
    754958007137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,452 miles (+3,386)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,452 miles
    Test number
    922896807126
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass41,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    453508026108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,066 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    981634626120
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about 1443 MT

What vehicle is registration 1443 MT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1443 MT on a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 15 May 1997. 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 1443 MT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1443 MT is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1443 MT?
The MOT on 1443 MT is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1443 MT done?
1443 MT was recorded at 80,310 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,961 miles a year.
Has 1443 MT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1443 MT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 1443 MT 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 1443 MT find?
1443 MT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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