Jaguar XK8
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc
L13 SAMMOT history
L13 SAM is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 7 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 66,185 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 SAM
- 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
- 7 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 SAM was last recorded at 66,185 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 66,144 miles · 31 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 1,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 66,185 miles
- 2022 – 65,993 miles
- 2021 – 65,822 miles
- 2020 – 65,530 miles
- 2019 – 65,500 miles
- 2018 – 65,355 miles
- 2017 – 65,342 miles
- 2016 – 65,113 miles
- 2015 – 62,879 miles
- 2014 – 61,874 miles
- 2013 – 60,482 miles
- 2012 – 59,091 miles
- 2011 – 56,831 miles
- 2010 – 55,351 miles
- 2009 – 53,016 miles
- 2008 – 50,996 miles
- 2007 – 49,337 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,185 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lense loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,185 miles (+41)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 66,185 miles
- Test number
- 274252593834
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lense loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail66,144 miles (+151)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,144 miles
- Test number
- 542987240731
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/Inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/Inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,993 miles (+171)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 65,993 miles
- Test number
- 141423020010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,822 miles (+292)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 65,822 miles
- Test number
- 475719277085
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,530 miles (+30)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,530 miles
- Test number
- 692953229377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,500 miles (+145)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 65,500 miles
- Test number
- 455233873846
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass65,355 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,355 miles
- Test number
- 274307582617
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass65,342 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,342 miles
- Test number
- 903421696893
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,333 miles (+220)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,333 miles
- Test number
- 256169468667
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,113 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 65,113 miles
- Test number
- 284185143392
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail62,879 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,879 miles
- Test number
- 439548135015
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass62,879 miles (+1,005)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,879 miles
- Test number
- 918598535045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,874 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,874 miles
- Test number
- 598432834024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,482 miles (+1,391)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 60,482 miles
- Test number
- 308867143099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,091 miles
- Test number
- 146030332459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,091 miles (+2,260)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,091 miles
- Test number
- 477210732087
- FailureNearside 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 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)
- NoteFloor areas corrored
Pass56,831 miles (+1,480)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 56,831 miles
- Test number
- 847614321073
- NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge
- NoteBrake master cylinder not checked due to cover
- NoteN/s/f/lower shock mount has slight play
Pass55,351 miles (+2,335)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,351 miles
- Test number
- 933635120004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,016 miles (+2,020)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 53,016 miles
- Test number
- 150296929036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,996 miles (+1,659)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 50,996 miles
- Test number
- 993729028098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 49,337 miles
- Test number
- 434460027013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about L13 SAM
- Does L13 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 SAM expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 SAM?
- The MOT on L13 SAM expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 SAM done?
- L13 SAM was recorded at 66,185 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 1,039 miles a year.
- Has L13 SAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 SAM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L13 SAM 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 SAM find?
- L13 SAM passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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