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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

J8 LFMMOT history

J8 LFM is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
169,746 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LFM was last recorded at 169,746 miles on 5 May 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2006: 19,426 miles, lower than 74,443 miles on 13 Dec 2005.

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
169,735 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,746 miles
  • 2022 – 169,735 miles
  • 2021 – 166,498 miles
  • 2020 – 165,727 miles
  • 2018 – 164,398 miles
  • 2017 – 160,166 miles
  • 2016 – 156,256 miles
  • 2015 – 152,491 miles
  • 2014 – 146,861 miles
  • 2013 – 141,214 miles
  • 2012 – 135,173 miles
  • 2011 – 124,145 miles
  • 2010 – 116,661 miles
  • 2009 – 113,977 miles
  • 2008 – 108,189 miles
  • 2007 – 99,256 miles
  • 2006 – 19,426 miles
  • 2005 – 74,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,746 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears lower bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,746 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,746 miles
    Test number
    436149432541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,735 miles (+3,237)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,735 miles
    Test number
    410907070378
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,498 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,498 miles
    Test number
    978228452368
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

  4. Fail166,491 miles (+764)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,491 miles
    Test number
    920621680914
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

  5. Pass165,727 miles (+1,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,727 miles
    Test number
    578792611154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,398 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,398 miles
    Test number
    858300510565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail164,396 miles (+4,230)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,396 miles
    Test number
    405917438694
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,166 miles
    Test number
    383058893263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,165 miles (+3,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,165 miles
    Test number
    177686001426
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass156,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,256 miles
    Test number
    851151299973
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  11. Fail156,256 miles (+3,765)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,256 miles
    Test number
    586580446130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  12. Pass152,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    152,491 miles
    Test number
    374598893873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,491 miles (+5,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,491 miles
    Test number
    707744033010
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass146,861 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,861 miles
    Test number
    446643704420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,214 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,214 miles
    Test number
    758155703315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,173 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,173 miles
    Test number
    595054112338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail135,171 miles (+11,026)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,171 miles
    Test number
    896403812331
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass124,145 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    124,145 miles
    Test number
    405594511338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail124,140 miles (+7,479)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    717025101341
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass116,661 miles (+2,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    116,661 miles
    Test number
    483254950323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass113,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    911560159399
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Fail113,977 miles (+5,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    603468749342
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass108,189 miles (+8,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,189 miles
    Test number
    892948658333
    • NoteCorrosion in n/s/f floor /n/s/r chassis badly corroded wiper blades torn on ends

  24. Pass99,256 miles (+79,830)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    991067537308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f floor holed and corroded
    • NoteO/s/f floor corroded

  25. Fail19,426 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    453324756366
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass19,426 miles (-55,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    640164856314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    182117745336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LFM

Does J8 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 LFM expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 LFM?
The MOT on J8 LFM expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 LFM done?
J8 LFM was recorded at 169,746 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 5,480 miles a year.
Has J8 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LFM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 LFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 LFM find?
J8 LFM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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