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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,196 cc

L1 NJCMOT history

L1 NJC is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,349 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NJC was last recorded at 156,349 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,282 miles · 23 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,349 miles
  • 2025 – 152,445 miles
  • 2024 – 151,170 miles
  • 2023 – 150,078 miles
  • 2020 – 148,793 miles
  • 2018 – 146,741 miles
  • 2017 – 140,299 miles
  • 2016 – 133,154 miles
  • 2015 – 117,052 miles
  • 2014 – 96,982 miles
  • 2013 – 85,224 miles
  • 2012 – 72,483 miles
  • 2011 – 58,951 miles
  • 2010 – 46,196 miles
  • 2009 – 33,839 miles
  • 2008 – 27,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,349 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened As well as mounting points too (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,349 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,349 miles
    Test number
    606914722478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened As well as mounting points too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,282 miles (+3,837)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,282 miles
    Test number
    589778183664
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened As well as mounting points too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,445 miles (+1,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,445 miles
    Test number
    876464591916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,170 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,170 miles
    Test number
    943144319121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,142 miles (+1,064)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,142 miles
    Test number
    788940177665
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,078 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,078 miles
    Test number
    690209647751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,078 miles (+1,285)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,078 miles
    Test number
    333568698937
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,793 miles (+2,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,793 miles
    Test number
    640421521319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass146,741 miles (+6,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    544717402842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on

  10. Pass140,299 miles (+7,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,299 miles
    Test number
    825577521844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass133,154 miles (+16,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,154 miles
    Test number
    270588704494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,052 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,052 miles
    Test number
    509184485064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,050 miles (+20,068)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,050 miles
    Test number
    526612185097
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,982 miles (+11,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    698616774057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    669849373030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,224 miles (+12,741)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    517297073078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,483 miles (+13,532)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    699327282031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front drop links have slight play

  18. Pass58,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    765117581054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,951 miles (+12,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    637917381010
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass46,196 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    132825980471
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  21. Fail46,194 miles (+12,355)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,194 miles
    Test number
    182764680411
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  22. Pass33,839 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    564314089008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,649 miles
    Test number
    891735288045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 NJC

Does L1 NJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 NJC is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 NJC?
The MOT on L1 NJC is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 NJC done?
L1 NJC was recorded at 156,349 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has L1 NJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NJC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 NJC 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 L1 NJC find?
L1 NJC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as well as mounting points too.

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