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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L44 FUNMOT history

L44 FUN is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
42,963 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L44 FUN
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
14 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L44 FUN was last recorded at 42,963 miles on 7 May 2026, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,705 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
1,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,963 miles
  • 2025 – 42,705 miles
  • 2023 – 41,747 miles
  • 2021 – 41,507 miles
  • 2019 – 39,359 miles
  • 2018 – 36,589 miles
  • 2017 – 35,093 miles
  • 2016 – 33,392 miles
  • 2015 – 29,563 miles
  • 2014 – 28,626 miles
  • 2013 – 28,233 miles
  • 2012 – 27,177 miles
  • 2011 – 26,409 miles
  • 2010 – 25,032 miles
  • 2009 – 23,445 miles
  • 2008 – 22,283 miles
  • 2007 – 16,459 miles
  • 2005 – 11,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    42,963 miles
    Test number
    988926197759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail42,963 miles (+258)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,963 miles
    Test number
    823907699735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,705 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    282797333770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass41,747 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    279608153689
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,507 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    447356270419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,359 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    618469714587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,589 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,589 miles
    Test number
    456303233197
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail36,587 miles (+1,494)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    875639414548
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass35,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    796226177049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  10. Fail35,093 miles (+1,701)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    269016851226
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40r19 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  11. Pass33,392 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    877475798161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail33,392 miles (+3,829)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    219193387436
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass29,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    429214335119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail29,563 miles (+937)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,563 miles
    Test number
    745776525134
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass28,626 miles (+393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    108243734174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,233 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    436630323101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,177 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    106963632479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,409 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,409 miles
    Test number
    259203101184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,032 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    234311070061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,445 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    970261019180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,283 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    350971758058
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split

  22. Pass22,283 miles (+5,824)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    373841758077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split

  23. Pass16,459 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    883371537023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,178 miles
    Test number
    914388225312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L44 FUN

Does L44 FUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L44 FUN is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L44 FUN?
The MOT on L44 FUN is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L44 FUN done?
L44 FUN was recorded at 42,963 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 1,554 miles a year.
Has L44 FUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L44 FUN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L44 FUN 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 L44 FUN find?
L44 FUN passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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