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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

2 GMSMOT history

2 GMS is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 90,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,546 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 GMS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 GMS was last recorded at 90,546 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,257 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
1,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,546 miles
  • 2024 – 90,257 miles
  • 2023 – 90,054 miles
  • 2022 – 88,383 miles
  • 2021 – 87,780 miles
  • 2020 – 86,658 miles
  • 2019 – 85,667 miles
  • 2018 – 84,901 miles
  • 2017 – 84,126 miles
  • 2016 – 83,629 miles
  • 2015 – 82,705 miles
  • 2014 – 81,895 miles
  • 2013 – 81,022 miles
  • 2012 – 79,392 miles
  • 2010 – 75,490 miles
  • 2009 – 71,913 miles
  • 2008 – 67,369 miles
  • 2007 – 58,131 miles
  • 2006 – 52,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,546 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded both front and both rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,546 miles (+289)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,546 miles
    Test number
    517490500067
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,257 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    912327378679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,054 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    911478992194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,383 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    982503873140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,780 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    626503593593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,778 miles (+1,120)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    665051677351
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,658 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    756217847595
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play/movement in offside and nearside rear axle

  8. Fail86,619 miles (+952)2 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,619 miles
    Test number
    177079301205
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play/movement in offside and nearside rear axle

  9. Pass85,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    757995187956
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen scratched on near side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight lift in axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight lift in axle

  10. Fail85,665 miles (+764)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    823680897597
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear part of windscreen scratched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight lift in axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight lift in axle

  11. Pass84,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    484615986841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,901 miles (+37)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    999929364758
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail84,864 miles (+738)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    182349865309
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass84,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,126 miles
    Test number
    657815278500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside part of windscreen slightly scratched
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle slight lift

  15. Fail84,126 miles (+497)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,126 miles
    Test number
    700990068070
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside part of windscreen slightly scratched
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle slight lift

  16. Pass83,629 miles (+924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    438891149852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear hubs/arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass82,705 miles (+810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    609178795011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight play in both rear hubs/arms

  18. Pass81,895 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    119389094004
    • NoteSlight play felt at N/S/R and O/S/R Wheels

  19. Fail81,886 miles (+864)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    865178644003
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f floor rusty + holed.

  20. Pass81,022 miles (+79)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    866189333045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s front froor corroded and holed

  21. Fail80,943 miles (+1,551)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    208538723044
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s front froor corroded and holed

  22. Pass79,392 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,392 miles
    Test number
    309644122087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,391 miles (+3,901)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    889180622068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass75,490 miles (+3,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    102364860365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass71,913 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    473784769490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,909 miles (+4,540)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    244133569328
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • NoteThere is a hole in the offside front floor which is not within 30 cms of any fixing and does not affect the braking or steering

  27. Pass67,369 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    650352158393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteScratch to swept area of windscreen

  28. Fail67,367 miles (+3,671)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,367 miles
    Test number
    103230058310
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteScratch to swept area of windscreen

  29. Pass63,696 miles (+5,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,696 miles
    Test number
    753528208024
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f floor pans showing signs of rust

  30. Pass58,131 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    470348607025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass52,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    413549806028
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about 2 GMS

What vehicle is registration 2 GMS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 GMS on a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Feb 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 2 GMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 GMS is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 GMS?
The MOT on 2 GMS 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 2 GMS done?
2 GMS was recorded at 90,546 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,850 miles a year.
Has 2 GMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 GMS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 2 GMS 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 2 GMS find?
2 GMS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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