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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L7 GBTMOT history

L7 GBT is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 16 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
121,406 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GBT was last recorded at 121,406 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,720 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
686 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,406 miles
  • 2023 – 120,720 miles
  • 2022 – 118,141 miles
  • 2021 – 115,592 miles
  • 2020 – 114,722 miles
  • 2019 – 114,305 miles
  • 2018 – 112,900 miles
  • 2017 – 109,805 miles
  • 2016 – 106,685 miles
  • 2015 – 103,501 miles
  • 2014 – 100,653 miles
  • 2013 – 96,369 miles
  • 2012 – 92,271 miles
  • 2011 – 88,818 miles
  • 2010 – 83,902 miles
  • 2009 – 76,003 miles
  • 2008 – 70,509 miles
  • 2007 – 64,459 miles
  • 2006 – 57,341 miles
  • 2005 – 53,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,406 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,406 miles (+686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,406 miles
    Test number
    688490980055
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,720 miles (+2,579)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    159520572619
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,141 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    205500511492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,592 miles (+870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    250336183508
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass114,722 miles (+417)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    473655832568
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS front floor and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,305 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,305 miles
    Test number
    700727719802
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,900 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    751997717513
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion arches and quarters (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to sills, underside of vehicle and suspension components

  8. Fail112,875 miles (+3,070)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,875 miles
    Test number
    984494058719
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass109,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,805 miles
    Test number
    157052650654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,805 miles (+3,120)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,805 miles
    Test number
    346527681503
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,685 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    197285634100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,501 miles (+2,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,501 miles
    Test number
    589079295004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass100,653 miles (+4,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,653 miles
    Test number
    877991324187
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  14. Pass96,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    135361603187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,369 miles (+4,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    167678893012
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass92,271 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    106157282002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass88,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    788328181040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,818 miles (+4,916)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    788717881027
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass83,902 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,902 miles
    Test number
    520661110167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front floor pans corroaded

  20. Fail83,896 miles (+7,893)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,896 miles
    Test number
    112027290048
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front floor pans corroaded

  21. Pass76,003 miles (+5,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,003 miles
    Test number
    683963219164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,509 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,509 miles
    Test number
    873763618155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,459 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,459 miles
    Test number
    274653517460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,341 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    482160106138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,802 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    330877595263
    • NoteFront of gearbox sump damaged
    • NoteN/s rear tyre close to limit

Questions about L7 GBT

Does L7 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 GBT expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 GBT?
The MOT on L7 GBT expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 GBT done?
L7 GBT was recorded at 121,406 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has L7 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GBT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 GBT 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 GBT find?
L7 GBT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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