
Jaguar XK8
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc
J9 BHRMOT history
J9 BHR is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 21 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 137,614 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 10 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 BHR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 21 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 BHR was last recorded at 137,614 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Nov 2013: 11,184 miles, lower than 107,030 miles on 20 Dec 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,313 miles · 22 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 301 miles
- Average per year
- 1,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 137,614 miles
- 2022 – 137,313 miles
- 2020 – 135,244 miles
- 2019 – 133,746 miles
- 2018 – 129,278 miles
- 2017 – 124,203 miles
- 2016 – 120,394 miles
- 2015 – 114,444 miles
- 2014 – 111,195 miles
- 2013 – 11,184 miles
- 2005 – 107,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,614 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 137,614 miles
- Test number
- 863858239808
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Fail137,614 miles (+301)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,614 miles
- Test number
- 536267182103
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass137,313 miles (+22)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 137,313 miles
- Test number
- 101716090162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail137,291 miles (+22)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,291 miles
- Test number
- 609200479955
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail137,269 miles (+2,025)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,269 miles
- Test number
- 602260386483
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,244 miles (+15)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 135,244 miles
- Test number
- 640182616219
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,229 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,229 miles
- Test number
- 645345128536
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected cut wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general body corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,746 miles (+4,468)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 133,746 miles
- Test number
- 738302542471
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass129,278 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 129,278 miles
- Test number
- 206443610565
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of spring (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail129,275 miles (+5,072)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,275 miles
- Test number
- 664322548947
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of spring (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass124,203 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 124,203 miles
- Test number
- 722966804914
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock bush gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Fail124,201 miles (+3,807)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,201 miles
- Test number
- 351992455140
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper blade insecure n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock bush gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel has slightly restricted free movement
- AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,394 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 120,394 miles
- Test number
- 221081356662
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,392 miles (+5,948)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,392 miles
- Test number
- 918734082721
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryO/s reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass114,444 miles (+1)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 114,444 miles
- Test number
- 499462425098
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCondensation in headlamps
- NoteFront wheels have slightly restricted free movement
- NoteN/s/r lower shock bush gaiter deteriorated
- NoteO/s reverse light not working
Fail114,443 miles (+3,248)5 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,443 miles
- Test number
- 396209115086
- 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)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCondensation in headlamps
- NoteFront wheels have slightly restricted free movement
- NoteN/s/r lower shock bush gaiter deteriorated
- NoteO/s reverse light not working
Pass111,195 miles (+100,011)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 111,195 miles
- Test number
- 298426134038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,184 miles (-95,846)14 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,184 miles
- Test number
- 458932213432
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteN/s/f floor corroded and holed
- NoteNoise from pas, pump?
- NoteTraction control fault indicated
Pass107,030 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 107,030 miles
- Test number
- 120354055346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,026 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,026 miles
- Test number
- 542559235394
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J9 BHR
- Does J9 BHR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J9 BHR expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J9 BHR?
- The MOT on J9 BHR expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J9 BHR done?
- J9 BHR was recorded at 137,614 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 1,727 miles a year.
- Has J9 BHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 BHR has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on J9 BHR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J9 BHR find?
- J9 BHR passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear; front coil spring corroded both front; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded, and 3 more.
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