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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

498 SHYMOT history

498 SHY is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 37,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

498 SHY silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
37,574 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
498 SHY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

498 SHY was last recorded at 37,574 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,276 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,298 miles
Average per year
1,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,574 miles
  • 2025 – 36,276 miles
  • 2023 – 35,371 miles
  • 2022 – 35,274 miles
  • 2021 – 34,571 miles
  • 2019 – 34,150 miles
  • 2018 – 33,314 miles
  • 2017 – 32,906 miles
  • 2016 – 30,991 miles
  • 2015 – 30,906 miles
  • 2014 – 30,808 miles
  • 2013 – 30,588 miles
  • 2012 – 30,378 miles
  • 2011 – 30,094 miles
  • 2010 – 28,233 miles
  • 2009 – 26,670 miles
  • 2008 – 24,328 miles
  • 2007 – 21,832 miles
  • 2006 – 18,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,574 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,574 miles (+1,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    231115300907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

  2. Pass36,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    659773887796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

  3. Fail36,276 miles (+905)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    398605833351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

  4. Pass35,371 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    623015833690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass35,274 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    896172007903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,571 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,571 miles
    Test number
    112530203201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,150 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    850025403117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,314 miles (+408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    630919421254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,906 miles (+1,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,906 miles
    Test number
    699536984595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass30,991 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,991 miles
    Test number
    103365014555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,906 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,906 miles
    Test number
    870764941105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass30,808 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    126665494252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass30,588 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    875120093241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass30,378 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,378 miles
    Test number
    397093092444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass30,094 miles (+1,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    635743791214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass28,233 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    584844290242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,670 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,670 miles
    Test number
    333175499453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,328 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    712840898249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,832 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,832 miles
    Test number
    952321497288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,235 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    734198196211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,298 miles
    Test number
    151255886168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 498 SHY

What vehicle is registration 498 SHY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 498 SHY on a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 20 Jun 2003. 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 498 SHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 498 SHY is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 498 SHY?
The MOT on 498 SHY is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 498 SHY done?
498 SHY was recorded at 37,574 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,000 miles a year.
Has 498 SHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 498 SHY has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 498 SHY 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 498 SHY find?
498 SHY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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