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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

552 UMMOT history

552 UM is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,782 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
552 UM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

552 UM was last recorded at 86,782 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,405 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
1,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,782 miles
  • 2024 – 86,405 miles
  • 2023 – 86,199 miles
  • 2022 – 85,724 miles
  • 2021 – 85,500 miles
  • 2020 – 84,864 miles
  • 2019 – 83,871 miles
  • 2018 – 82,875 miles
  • 2017 – 80,618 miles
  • 2016 – 77,707 miles
  • 2015 – 73,314 miles
  • 2014 – 70,667 miles
  • 2013 – 67,081 miles
  • 2012 – 64,577 miles
  • 2011 – 63,191 miles
  • 2009 – 60,217 miles
  • 2008 – 55,490 miles
  • 2007 – 55,278 miles
  • 2006 – 54,342 miles
  • 2005 – 52,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,782 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,782 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    256638174822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,405 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,405 miles
    Test number
    288183946733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail86,403 miles (+204)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    925320599446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,199 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    687439876598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,724 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    495330375276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,500 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,500 miles
    Test number
    891837095361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,864 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    755600338919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,871 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    977742136916
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,869 miles (+994)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,869 miles
    Test number
    872639686429
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,875 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    330096824139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,726 miles (+45)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,726 miles
    Test number
    386349633454
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail82,681 miles (+2,063)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,681 miles
    Test number
    812773942157
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are showing signs of wear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror is partly secured with tape.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering lock to lock check reveals a knocking noise.

  13. Pass80,618 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,618 miles
    Test number
    616304299259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail80,617 miles (+2,910)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    660653446835
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass77,707 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,707 miles
    Test number
    319270704199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,314 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,314 miles
    Test number
    337344245461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,667 miles (+3,586)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    535115154204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass67,081 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,081 miles
    Test number
    268435763028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,577 miles (+172)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    476535662035
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe rusting
    • NoteO/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
    • NoteTyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge

  20. Fail64,405 miles (+1,214)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    945188032097
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBubble rust started on n/s outer door sill back end
    • NoteDent on o/s outer door sill
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe rusting
    • NoteO/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour
    • NoteTyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge

  21. Pass63,191 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    666401331080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,217 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    753977849267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,490 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    882463048250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,278 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    251827337242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,342 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,342 miles
    Test number
    734338326294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    491975415483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,677 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    550205615368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about 552 UM

What vehicle is registration 552 UM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 552 UM on a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 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 552 UM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 552 UM is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 552 UM?
The MOT on 552 UM is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 552 UM done?
552 UM was recorded at 86,782 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
Has 552 UM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 552 UM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 552 UM 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 552 UM find?
552 UM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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