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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

45 GPMOT history

45 GP is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

45 GP black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,008 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 GP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 GP was last recorded at 71,008 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,004 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,008 miles
  • 2023 – 71,004 miles
  • 2022 – 70,707 miles
  • 2021 – 70,002 miles
  • 2019 – 69,444 miles
  • 2018 – 69,127 miles
  • 2017 – 68,709 miles
  • 2015 – 66,802 miles
  • 2014 – 64,272 miles
  • 2013 – 61,780 miles
  • 2012 – 60,086 miles
  • 2011 – 57,387 miles
  • 2010 – 53,850 miles
  • 2009 – 50,418 miles
  • 2008 – 46,523 miles
  • 2007 – 41,194 miles
  • 2006 – 33,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,008 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,008 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    159146071264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,004 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    640949226176
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail71,004 miles (+297)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,004 miles
    Test number
    279265189005
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass70,707 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    745731077696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,706 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    874267286529
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,706 miles (+704)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    891850604584
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,002 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    419453115283
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass69,444 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,444 miles
    Test number
    289370620140
    • AdvisoryFront tyres tending to wear on inner edges

  9. Pass69,127 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    215256770425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    149013008022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,709 miles (+1,907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    213804450984
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass66,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    124914010965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floorpan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail66,799 miles (+2,527)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,799 miles
    Test number
    568661114440
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floorpan corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass64,272 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    225094714361
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front area of floorpan corroded through in non-prescribed area

  15. Fail64,272 miles (+2,492)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    518194314390
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front area of floorpan corroded through in non-prescribed area

  16. Pass61,780 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,780 miles
    Test number
    439202323426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,771 miles (+1,685)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,771 miles
    Test number
    556410813355
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass60,086 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    509736892249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,060 miles (+2,673)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,060 miles
    Test number
    876347072297
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on tread on inner edge,raised tread.
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension -----engine light on

  20. Pass57,387 miles (+3,537)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    507763271202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRunning very lean on emmisions

  21. Pass53,850 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    881630260237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail50,418 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    284255689234
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass50,418 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    350155589250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,523 miles (+5,329)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    661488458099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight movement in both rear wheels/hubs

  25. Pass41,194 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    724717147059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    944781156098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,601 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    563348046050
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about 45 GP

What vehicle is registration 45 GP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 GP on a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 8 Sept 2000. 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 45 GP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 GP is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45 GP?
The MOT on 45 GP is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 GP done?
45 GP was recorded at 71,008 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 1,872 miles a year.
Has 45 GP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 GP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 45 GP 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 45 GP find?
45 GP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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