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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

K30 BABMOT history

K30 BAB is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
66,667 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 BAB was last recorded at 66,667 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,656 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,667 miles
  • 2021 – 66,520 miles
  • 2020 – 66,318 miles
  • 2019 – 65,839 miles
  • 2018 – 64,938 miles
  • 2017 – 63,522 miles
  • 2016 – 63,194 miles
  • 2015 – 62,721 miles
  • 2014 – 61,205 miles
  • 2013 – 60,310 miles
  • 2012 – 58,861 miles
  • 2011 – 57,846 miles
  • 2010 – 57,208 miles
  • 2009 – 55,347 miles
  • 2008 – 54,380 miles
  • 2007 – 53,323 miles
  • 2006 – 50,876 miles
  • 2005 – 49,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,667 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    456364314648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail66,667 miles (+11)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,667 miles
    Test number
    659537495153
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,656 miles (+136)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    122435730180
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    586653960686
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail66,520 miles (+202)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,520 miles
    Test number
    631804349257
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,318 miles (+479)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    336750925396
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior rear view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,839 miles (+901)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    608768388866
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,938 miles
    Test number
    483842052721
    • AdvisoryCentral Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  9. Fail64,938 miles (+1,416)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,938 miles
    Test number
    414824500039
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  10. Pass63,522 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    743579776012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,194 miles (+473)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,194 miles
    Test number
    286468132217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both sills have surface corrosion but no hole can be made with assessment tool.
    • AdvisoryAll repaired areas covered in thick paint.

  12. Pass62,721 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    389216624812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail62,629 miles (+1,424)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    338224570125
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass61,205 miles (+895)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    387025544428
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass60,310 miles (+1,449)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,310 miles
    Test number
    397334233474
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll suspension cdmponents corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,861 miles (+1,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    927836822263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass57,846 miles (+638)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    695363611280
    • NoteN/s/f floor holed and corroded
    • NoteO/s/r suspension braket corroded
    • NoteRear flexi pipes

  18. Pass57,208 miles (+1,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    251023820221
    • NoteN/s/f floor holed and corroded

  19. Pass55,347 miles (+967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    351129829288
    • NoteN/s/f floor holed and rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre condition

  20. Pass54,380 miles (+1,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    383133638446
    • NoteRear brak discs condition

  21. Pass53,323 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    301725127248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,876 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    382674436227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    49,200 miles
    Test number
    890200135202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 BAB

Does K30 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 BAB expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 BAB?
The MOT on K30 BAB expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 BAB done?
K30 BAB was recorded at 66,667 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 1,052 miles a year.
Has K30 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 BAB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K30 BAB 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 K30 BAB find?
K30 BAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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