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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,995 cc

L1 WMHMOT history

L1 WMH is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 3 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 24,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
24,791 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 WMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 WMH was last recorded at 24,791 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,454 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,791 miles
  • 2025 – 23,454 miles
  • 2024 – 22,832 miles
  • 2023 – 22,417 miles
  • 2022 – 21,817 miles
  • 2021 – 21,678 miles
  • 2019 – 21,374 miles
  • 2018 – 20,911 miles
  • 2017 – 20,647 miles
  • 2016 – 20,239 miles
  • 2015 – 19,517 miles
  • 2014 – 19,047 miles
  • 2013 – 18,305 miles
  • 2012 – 17,678 miles
  • 2011 – 15,731 miles
  • 2010 – 14,713 miles
  • 2009 – 13,736 miles
  • 2008 – 12,237 miles
  • 2007 – 11,007 miles
  • 2006 – 10,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,791 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    24,791 miles
    Test number
    218507822746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass23,454 miles (+622)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    877644784236
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower shock absorber ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower shock absorber ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass22,832 miles (+415)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    332067003732
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower shock mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower shock mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass22,417 miles (+600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    22,417 miles
    Test number
    329582685109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass21,817 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    21,817 miles
    Test number
    542106389437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,678 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    21,678 miles
    Test number
    347759662478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,374 miles
    Test number
    634529501209
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail21,374 miles (+463)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,374 miles
    Test number
    606764117893
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass20,911 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    640546630714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,647 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,647 miles
    Test number
    505129178536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass20,239 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,239 miles
    Test number
    441679435407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,238 miles (+721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,238 miles
    Test number
    206390244277
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass19,517 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    697166655164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass19,047 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    917332384101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,305 miles (+627)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,305 miles
    Test number
    895904663118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cracks on inner sidewalls

  16. Pass17,678 miles (+1,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    697802542142
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass15,731 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,731 miles
    Test number
    485457641154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    360967840186
    • NoteDrivers door 2 dents in by door handle

  19. Fail14,713 miles (+977)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    881417130131
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door 2 dents in by door handle
    • NoteNear side under wing head light cover

  20. Pass13,736 miles (+11)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,736 miles
    Test number
    650853249174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has several cuts in sidewall that have been glued up no way of telling how severe they are.

  21. Fail13,725 miles (+1,488)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,725 miles
    Test number
    722072049111
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has several cuts in sidewall that have been glued up no way of telling how severe they are.

  22. Pass12,237 miles (+1,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,237 miles
    Test number
    462742448151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass11,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,007 miles
    Test number
    371042727407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,007 miles (+26)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,007 miles
    Test number
    380872927453
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteRear registration plate bit loose.

  25. Pass10,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,981 miles
    Test number
    674867716200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 WMH

Does L1 WMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 WMH is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 WMH?
The MOT on L1 WMH is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 WMH done?
L1 WMH was recorded at 24,791 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 693 miles a year.
Has L1 WMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 WMH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L1 WMH 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 WMH find?
L1 WMH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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