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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

J9 MGHMOT history

J9 MGH is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
79,095 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MGH
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
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MGH was last recorded at 79,095 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,053 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
1,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,095 miles
  • 2023 – 79,053 miles
  • 2022 – 77,901 miles
  • 2021 – 75,689 miles
  • 2020 – 73,780 miles
  • 2019 – 71,464 miles
  • 2018 – 69,855 miles
  • 2017 – 69,275 miles
  • 2016 – 68,195 miles
  • 2015 – 66,545 miles
  • 2014 – 64,463 miles
  • 2013 – 62,748 miles
  • 2012 – 61,088 miles
  • 2011 – 58,750 miles
  • 2010 – 56,842 miles
  • 2009 – 54,196 miles
  • 2008 – 50,556 miles
  • 2007 – 48,315 miles
  • 2006 – 45,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,095 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wear. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corrosion.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,095 miles (+42)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    484943369284
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corrosion.

  2. Fail79,053 miles (+1,152)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    406849211223
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill - Inner & outer. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward mount - Inner & outer sill and frame attachment bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward - Frame mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel arches - Corrosion.

  3. Pass77,901 miles (+2,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,901 miles
    Test number
    239687327647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass75,689 miles (+1,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    720741556683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    868372324991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail73,780 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    500247631758
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass71,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    720931466101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,464 miles (+1,609)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    263377848457
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded on x member (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,855 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,855 miles
    Test number
    650437945610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,275 miles (+1,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,275 miles
    Test number
    926019310681
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass68,195 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    921115569988
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass66,545 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,545 miles
    Test number
    526705674688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass64,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    966635114308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,463 miles (+1,715)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    486151214345
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass62,748 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    896973923312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,747 miles (+1,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    716169413365
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,088 miles (+2,338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    389107202363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn

  18. Pass58,750 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    616461611347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,842 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,842 miles
    Test number
    681142410326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    694734119363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,196 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    450410119359
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

  22. Pass54,196 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    280180319374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,556 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    692452428354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,315 miles (+2,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    632574827332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass45,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    831757026397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    682697726351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 MGH

Does J9 MGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 MGH expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 MGH?
The MOT on J9 MGH expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 MGH done?
J9 MGH was recorded at 79,095 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 1,934 miles a year.
Has J9 MGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MGH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 MGH 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 J9 MGH find?
J9 MGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear.; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting area., and 2 more.

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