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Jaguar XK8

Beige · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

778 FMCMOT history

778 FMC is a beige petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,831 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
778 FMC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

778 FMC was last recorded at 94,831 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2026: 94,831 miles, lower than 96,491 miles on 16 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,831 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,831 miles
  • 2025 – 96,491 miles
  • 2024 – 93,451 miles
  • 2023 – 91,741 miles
  • 2022 – 90,217 miles
  • 2021 – 87,599 miles
  • 2019 – 84,337 miles
  • 2018 – 81,785 miles
  • 2017 – 80,218 miles
  • 2016 – 78,671 miles
  • 2015 – 77,748 miles
  • 2014 – 74,271 miles
  • 2013 – 69,406 miles
  • 2012 – 64,598 miles
  • 2011 – 58,617 miles
  • 2010 – 54,254 miles
  • 2009 – 51,574 miles
  • 2008 – 45,633 miles
  • 2007 – 43,888 miles
  • 2006 – 40,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,831 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Heavy undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    161273687564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,831 miles (-1,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    447043968474
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,491 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    440760657827
    • AdvisoryHeavy undersealed

  4. Fail94,612 miles (+1,161)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,612 miles
    Test number
    993765149272
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy undersealed

  5. Pass93,451 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,451 miles
    Test number
    585649207057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,741 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    839021073119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    811953551776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,215 miles (+2,616)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    636162002479
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,599 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    156653941723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,337 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,337 miles
    Test number
    151915717256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    458552197642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,785 miles (+1,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    174715511879
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass80,218 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    422402215701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,671 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    498264465965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,748 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    709779475072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    776829574023
    • 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)

  17. Fail74,271 miles (+4,865)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    578808574079
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass69,406 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    209791073062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,598 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,598 miles
    Test number
    817090382039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    118547671404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Fail58,617 miles (+4,363)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,617 miles
    Test number
    488527071071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass54,254 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    590780840126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,574 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    221202759408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops insecure

  24. Fail51,574 miles (+5,941)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    900332859128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops insecure

  25. Pass45,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    172963348160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,633 miles (+1,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    424411048181
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass43,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    382610557164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,888 miles (+3,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    783301757135
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  29. Pass40,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,784 miles
    Test number
    551995846123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 778 FMC

What vehicle is registration 778 FMC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 778 FMC on a beige petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 Aug 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 778 FMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 778 FMC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 778 FMC?
The MOT on 778 FMC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 778 FMC done?
778 FMC was recorded at 94,831 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,719 miles a year.
Has 778 FMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 778 FMC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 778 FMC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 778 FMC find?
778 FMC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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