Jaguar XK8
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
MEL 319MOT history
MEL 319 is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 23,659 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 23,659 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 299 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MEL 319
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MEL 319 was last recorded at 23,659 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 23,647 miles · 12 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 299 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 23,659 miles
- 2025 – 19,625 miles
- 2014 – 19,592 miles
- 2013 – 19,568 miles
- 2011 – 19,509 miles
- 2010 – 19,410 miles
- 2009 – 19,116 miles
- 2008 – 19,058 miles
- 2007 – 18,858 miles
- 2006 – 17,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass23,659 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass23,659 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 23,659 miles
- Test number
- 422419874904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,647 miles (+4,022)7 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,647 miles
- Test number
- 309711289185
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam full of water. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass19,625 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 19,625 miles
- Test number
- 847508339522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail19,618 miles (+26)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,618 miles
- Test number
- 344863862415
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorObligatory mirror missing Rear view mirror (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass19,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 19,592 miles
- Test number
- 729693914200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,592 miles (+24)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,592 miles
- Test number
- 885037204245
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass19,568 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 19,568 miles
- Test number
- 189316703251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,509 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 19,509 miles
- Test number
- 758864611226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,410 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 19,410 miles
- Test number
- 373917410436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,116 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,116 miles
- Test number
- 430411319293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,058 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 19,058 miles
- Test number
- 580192618286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,858 miles (+1,201)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,858 miles
- Test number
- 291880187495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 17,657 miles
- Test number
- 201696246183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MEL 319
- What vehicle is registration MEL 319 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MEL 319 on a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does MEL 319 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEL 319 is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MEL 319?
- The MOT on MEL 319 is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MEL 319 done?
- MEL 319 was recorded at 23,659 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 299 miles a year.
- Has MEL 319 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MEL 319 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on MEL 319 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 MEL 319 find?
- MEL 319 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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