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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L13 CUTMOT history

L13 CUT is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,826 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 CUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 CUT was last recorded at 71,826 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,804 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,826 miles
  • 2025 – 71,264 miles
  • 2024 – 70,427 miles
  • 2023 – 69,474 miles
  • 2022 – 68,553 miles
  • 2021 – 67,046 miles
  • 2020 – 65,861 miles
  • 2019 – 64,836 miles
  • 2018 – 63,936 miles
  • 2017 – 63,683 miles
  • 2016 – 62,533 miles
  • 2015 – 61,423 miles
  • 2013 – 58,968 miles
  • 2012 – 56,972 miles
  • 2011 – 54,279 miles
  • 2009 – 51,414 miles
  • 2008 – 49,117 miles
  • 2007 – 46,512 miles
  • 2006 – 44,859 miles
  • 2005 – 43,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,826 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,826 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    656023631888
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. Fail71,804 miles (+23)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    343373739112
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail71,781 miles (+517)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,781 miles
    Test number
    228515069578
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  4. Pass71,264 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    456942855255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,427 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    316349446594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,474 miles (+921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,474 miles
    Test number
    508459240759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass68,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    568430133111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail68,553 miles (+1,507)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    777321480535
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass67,046 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    647376446834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,861 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    540273228078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on edges) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,836 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,836 miles
    Test number
    762541917279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,936 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    363782775938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,683 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    183870042012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,533 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    485499753248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,423 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    166229215471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,968 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,968 miles
    Test number
    479298553055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,972 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,972 miles
    Test number
    819360312058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,279 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    207083311045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    220774539340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,414 miles (+2,297)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    322754439320
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass49,117 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    242546338397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass46,512 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,512 miles
    Test number
    690877537389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass44,859 miles (+1,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,859 miles
    Test number
    614598236396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail43,544 miles (+286)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    693132206136
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in sreering rack os
  25. Pass43,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    764444515338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail43,258 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    862904415384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 CUT

Does L13 CUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 CUT is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 CUT?
The MOT on L13 CUT is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 CUT done?
L13 CUT was recorded at 71,826 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
Has L13 CUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 CUT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 CUT 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 L13 CUT find?
L13 CUT passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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