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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L7 XKBMOT history

L7 XKB is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 7 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2024 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2024
Mileage
106,854 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2023
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XKB
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
7 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XKB was last recorded at 106,854 miles on 19 May 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,846 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,854 miles
  • 2013 – 106,817 miles
  • 2011 – 103,796 miles
  • 2010 – 103,483 miles
  • 2008 – 103,461 miles
  • 2007 – 99,221 miles
  • 2005 – 86,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,854 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,854 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,854 miles
    Test number
    394662685216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail106,846 miles (+29)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,846 miles
    Test number
    896017136445
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass106,817 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    306037323278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Fail106,807 miles (+3,011)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    617441623237
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass103,796 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    106403131357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass103,483 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,483 miles
    Test number
    521901610205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,461 miles (+4,240)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,461 miles
    Test number
    793446438369
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front lower ball joint gater split
    • NoteRust marks around nearside front shock absorber lower fixing bolt

  8. Pass99,221 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    461931857082
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f floorpans,o/s/r chassis, and underbody - none considered excessive at time of test
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to limits - worn low on inner edges
    • NoteMetal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteO/s/f lower swivel dust cover split
    • NoteRear coil springs v/rusty
    • NoteRear number plate marked
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes
    • NoteSlight movement in rear driveshafts inner u/js

  9. Fail99,221 miles (+12,279)4 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    880005847097
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limits -worn v/low on inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion evident on o/s/f, n/s/f floorpans o/s/r and n/s/r chassis and underbody-none considered excessive at time of test
    • NoteMetal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteN/s head light lens damp
    • NoteO/s/f lower swivel dust cover split
    • NoteRear coil springs v/rusty
    • NoteRear number plate marked
    • NoteSlight movement in rear drive shafts inner u/js

  10. Pass86,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    86,942 miles
    Test number
    244883155301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,942 miles1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,942 miles
    Test number
    684067745357
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth head light covers damp
    • NoteExhaust system rusty and in poor condition
    • NoteRear number plate faded/marked
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Questions about L7 XKB

Does L7 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 XKB expired on 18 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 XKB?
The MOT on L7 XKB expired on 18 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 XKB done?
L7 XKB was recorded at 106,854 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023, an average of 1,142 miles a year.
Has L7 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XKB has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 XKB 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 XKB find?
L7 XKB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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