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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

17 ARDMOT history

17 ARD is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,691 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
17 ARD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

17 ARD was last recorded at 125,691 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,868 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
1,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,691 miles
  • 2025 – 124,868 miles
  • 2019 – 124,535 miles
  • 2016 – 124,181 miles
  • 2014 – 122,381 miles
  • 2013 – 119,108 miles
  • 2012 – 118,590 miles
  • 2011 – 116,614 miles
  • 2010 – 115,423 miles
  • 2008 – 92,455 miles
  • 2007 – 90,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,691 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front crossmember corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,691 miles (+823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,691 miles
    Test number
    392621909364
    • AdvisoryCentral Front crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,868 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,868 miles
    Test number
    925438420450
    • AdvisoryCentral Front crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,535 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    772363411013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,181 miles
    Test number
    665251545904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,161 miles (+1,780)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,161 miles
    Test number
    408072349429
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  6. Pass122,381 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    919336674105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,281 miles (+3,173)5 failures2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    685013364123
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion almost through on chassis near n/s/r subframe mount-in hard to access area
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns slightly dim
    • NoteLower reading on o/s handbrake
    • NoteNumber plates slightly insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread scrubbed on inner shoulder close to chords
    • NoteRusting on underbody and suspension
    • NoteSlight lift in steering column
    • NoteSlight play in rear hubs

  8. Pass119,108 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    225565373435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff.

  9. Fail119,108 miles (+518)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    119055873135
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff.

  10. Pass118,590 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    499619572161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,571 miles (+1,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,571 miles
    Test number
    729770872142
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass116,614 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,614 miles
    Test number
    507098271126
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion to front floors and outersills but not considered as excessive
    • NoteO/s/f door catching wing when opening the door
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar links
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r bottom hub bush/es
    • NoteSmall cracks in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSmall lump on n/s/r tyre wall

  13. Fail116,614 miles (+1,191)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,614 miles
    Test number
    966165671153
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion to front floors and outersills but not considered as excessive
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar links
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r bottom hub bush/es
    • NoteSmall cracks in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSmall lump on n/s/r tyre wall

  14. Pass115,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    115,423 miles
    Test number
    702046050088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,423 miles (+22,968)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,423 miles
    Test number
    362547540031
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass92,455 miles (+1,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    204806888419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    604746077182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 17 ARD

What vehicle is registration 17 ARD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 17 ARD on a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 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 17 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 17 ARD is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 17 ARD?
The MOT on 17 ARD is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 17 ARD done?
17 ARD was recorded at 125,691 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 1,830 miles a year.
Has 17 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 17 ARD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on 17 ARD 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 17 ARD find?
17 ARD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: central front crossmember corroded; front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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