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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

C8 GHBMOT history

C8 GHB is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
132,096 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 GHB was last recorded at 132,096 miles on 10 May 2023, 2,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,086 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,010 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,096 miles
  • 2022 – 130,086 miles
  • 2021 – 128,639 miles
  • 2020 – 126,852 miles
  • 2019 – 123,951 miles
  • 2018 – 119,555 miles
  • 2017 – 117,900 miles
  • 2016 – 116,118 miles
  • 2015 – 114,848 miles
  • 2014 – 113,389 miles
  • 2013 – 111,321 miles
  • 2012 – 107,646 miles
  • 2011 – 97,775 miles
  • 2010 – 87,533 miles
  • 2008 – 68,755 miles
  • 2007 – 58,258 miles
  • 2006 – 50,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,096 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,096 miles (+2,010)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,096 miles
    Test number
    664268556237
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,086 miles (+1,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    427987452253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass128,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,639 miles
    Test number
    662852604458
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines at rear starting to corrode

  4. Fail128,638 miles (+1,786)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,638 miles
    Test number
    193102808169
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel lines at rear starting to corrode

  5. Pass126,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,852 miles
    Test number
    387467998942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail126,852 miles (+2,901)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,852 miles
    Test number
    162117649467
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass123,951 miles (+4,396)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    371296861779
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror deteriorated

  8. Pass119,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    231036098998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to floor pan

  9. Fail119,555 miles (+1,655)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    720317345406
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to floor pan

  10. Pass117,900 miles (+1,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    448043058835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and floor starting to corrode

  11. Pass116,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,118 miles
    Test number
    455371754197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral floor corrosion

  12. Fail116,114 miles (+1,266)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    482635882750
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral floor corrosion

  13. Pass114,848 miles (+24)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    465355275138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront offside anti-roll bar (D) bush worn
    • NoteFront offside tyre inner edge slightly worn
    • NoteFront/rear fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear nearside box sections corroded
    • NoteRear offside+nearside suspension slight play
    • NoteWindscreen slightly damaged

  14. Fail114,824 miles (+1,435)7 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    717236965101
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront offside anti-roll bar (D) bush worn
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear nearside box sections corroded
    • NoteRear offside+nearside suspension slight play
    • NoteWindscreen slightly damaged

  15. Pass113,389 miles (+2,068)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    796547664136
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  16. Pass111,321 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    105740713244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  17. Fail111,321 miles (+3,675)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    228270613247
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  18. Pass107,646 miles (+9,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    726845112284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass97,775 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    937339901280
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and worn
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and worn

  20. Fail97,775 miles (+10,242)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    978549301291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and worn
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and worn

  21. Pass87,533 miles (+18,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    264000060431
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass68,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    512887468250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,755 miles (+10,497)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    242957468214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,258 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    300945117419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    250121336436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,131 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    402338626183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about C8 GHB

Does C8 GHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 GHB expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 GHB?
The MOT on C8 GHB expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 GHB done?
C8 GHB was recorded at 132,096 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has C8 GHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GHB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 GHB 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 C8 GHB find?
C8 GHB failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sill/floor area; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 3 more.

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