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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,995 cc

L20 JVHMOT history

L20 JVH is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 19 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2023
Mileage
85,399 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JVH was last recorded at 85,399 miles on 27 Mar 2022, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2017: 78,080 miles, lower than 747,975 miles on 31 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,491 miles · 28 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
1,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,399 miles
  • 2019 – 83,491 miles
  • 2018 – 80,346 miles
  • 2017 – 78,080 miles
  • 2016 – 747,975 miles
  • 2015 – 72,545 miles
  • 2014 – 70,724 miles
  • 2012 – 69,449 miles
  • 2011 – 69,218 miles
  • 2010 – 68,738 miles
  • 2009 – 68,359 miles
  • 2007 – 67,844 miles
  • 2006 – 66,408 miles
  • 2005 – 55,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,399 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,399 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,399 miles
    Test number
    891313966471
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    307414057847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,491 miles (+3,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    606035394367
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass80,346 miles (+2,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    806839771302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,080 miles (-669,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    607664399198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass747,975 miles (+673,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    747,975 miles
    Test number
    591029103895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,973 miles (+2,428)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    910318130574
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass72,545 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    555173545189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass70,724 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    549400634135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,449 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    625951102302
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass69,218 miles (+480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    328008731219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass68,738 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,738 miles
    Test number
    644952360162
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass68,359 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    284101279486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,274 miles (+430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,274 miles
    Test number
    200653149471
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass67,844 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    222346647332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail67,843 miles (+1,435)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    792131347319
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,408 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,408 miles
    Test number
    101277656359
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail66,407 miles (+750)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    821526646369
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass65,657 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    444531736252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    742837985146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JVH

Does L20 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 JVH expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 JVH?
The MOT on L20 JVH expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 JVH done?
L20 JVH was recorded at 85,399 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2022, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
Has L20 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JVH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L20 JVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 JVH find?
L20 JVH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer slightly loose.

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