Jaguar logo

Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

J8 AGUMOT history

J8 AGU is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
101,650 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J8 AGU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AGU was last recorded at 101,650 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,438 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,650 miles
  • 2022 – 101,438 miles
  • 2019 – 100,992 miles
  • 2018 – 100,412 miles
  • 2016 – 99,665 miles
  • 2015 – 98,980 miles
  • 2014 – 97,640 miles
  • 2013 – 95,607 miles
  • 2012 – 90,829 miles
  • 2011 – 79,739 miles
  • 2010 – 68,276 miles
  • 2009 – 66,534 miles
  • 2008 – 63,084 miles
  • 2007 – 61,779 miles
  • 2006 – 59,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,650 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,650 miles
    Test number
    837283214781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,438 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    746590714559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail101,437 miles (+445)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,437 miles
    Test number
    534555634905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,992 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,992 miles
    Test number
    851963496881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,412 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,412 miles
    Test number
    452591912301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass99,665 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    742210707259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Fail99,665 miles (+685)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,665 miles
    Test number
    594259087591
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass98,980 miles (+1,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    659800486127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans corroded

  9. Pass97,640 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,640 miles
    Test number
    465848304345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail97,621 miles (+2,014)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    346481784232
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass95,607 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,607 miles
    Test number
    257457573416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,829 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,829 miles
    Test number
    956336512110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,739 miles (+11,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    585995541188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,276 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    991930380163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,534 miles (+3,450)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    790523209294
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

  16. Pass63,084 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,084 miles
    Test number
    611524488182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    502797187189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,769 miles (+2,504)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    340387887196
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass59,265 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    780059586109
    • NoteCorrosion starting to show in offside floor
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

Questions about J8 AGU

Does J8 AGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 AGU expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 AGU?
The MOT on J8 AGU expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 AGU done?
J8 AGU was recorded at 101,650 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has J8 AGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AGU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 AGU 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 J8 AGU find?
J8 AGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all J8A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.