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Jaguar XK8

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

L7 ARMMOT history

L7 ARM is a purple petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,155 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ARM was last recorded at 70,155 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,155 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,155 miles
  • 2025 – 65,473 miles
  • 2024 – 64,350 miles
  • 2023 – 60,923 miles
  • 2022 – 55,812 miles
  • 2021 – 52,957 miles
  • 2020 – 52,101 miles
  • 2019 – 50,810 miles
  • 2018 – 49,049 miles
  • 2017 – 47,499 miles
  • 2016 – 46,091 miles
  • 2015 – 45,049 miles
  • 2014 – 44,373 miles
  • 2012 – 43,465 miles
  • 2011 – 42,917 miles
  • 2010 – 42,123 miles
  • 2009 – 39,814 miles
  • 2008 – 37,943 miles
  • 2007 – 36,711 miles
  • 2006 – 35,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear play at half shaft joint at hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear also n/s rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear affected by indicators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,155 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    305494815605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear play at half shaft joint at hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear also n/s rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,155 miles (+4,682)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    194810783447
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear play at half shaft joint at hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear also n/s rear sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    955700795159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,473 miles (+1,123)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    867328777670
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,350 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    857916476876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,923 miles (+5,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,923 miles
    Test number
    838957129907
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    972039385406
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  8. Fail55,812 miles (+2,855)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    244986972401
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  9. Pass52,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    649602488001
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail52,957 miles (+856)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,957 miles
    Test number
    492569377866
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,101 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    803767703261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,100 miles (+1,290)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,100 miles
    Test number
    192960646768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/ ZR 18 P zero Rotational (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass50,810 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    50,810 miles
    Test number
    579472529152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Fail50,807 miles (+1,758)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    247378941728
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass49,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    819736918880
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage and wearing on inner edge.

  16. Fail49,049 miles (+1,550)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    770896932528
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage and wearing on inner edge.

  17. Pass47,499 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,499 miles
    Test number
    146508910419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  18. Pass46,091 miles (+1,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    229049902928
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  19. Pass45,049 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    219341315478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,373 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,373 miles
    Test number
    298118804450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,465 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    788461812368
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Fail43,463 miles (+546)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    375754202373
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Pass42,917 miles (+794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    899836681288
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low to minimum thickness allowed to 1.5mm / need attn soon

  24. Pass42,123 miles (+2,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    562887140124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area of suspension or seatbelts

  25. Pass39,814 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    970183479190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,943 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,943 miles
    Test number
    770448178172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,711 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    910202567196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    730288536185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ARM

Does L7 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ARM is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ARM?
The MOT on L7 ARM is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ARM done?
L7 ARM was recorded at 70,155 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,698 miles a year.
Has L7 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ARM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 ARM 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 L7 ARM find?
L7 ARM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear play at half shaft joint at hub, and 1 more.

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