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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

MEW 55MOT history

MEW 55 is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 24 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
179,344 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEW 55
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEW 55 was last recorded at 179,344 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,065 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
9,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,344 miles
  • 2021 – 179,065 miles
  • 2020 – 178,890 miles
  • 2019 – 178,569 miles
  • 2018 – 177,921 miles
  • 2016 – 174,342 miles
  • 2015 – 93,956 miles
  • 2014 – 83,926 miles
  • 2013 – 72,977 miles
  • 2012 – 65,920 miles
  • 2011 – 61,859 miles
  • 2010 – 57,401 miles
  • 2009 – 55,422 miles
  • 2008 – 47,407 miles
  • 2007 – 37,247 miles
  • 2006 – 22,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • N/s and o/s front floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,344 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,344 miles
    Test number
    450568977562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass179,065 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,065 miles
    Test number
    224491221610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass178,890 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    178,890 miles
    Test number
    783984581865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,569 miles (+648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    178,569 miles
    Test number
    529198139001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor corroded

  5. Pass177,921 miles (+3,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    177,921 miles
    Test number
    821996923270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor corroded

  6. Pass174,342 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    174,342 miles
    Test number
    159816541558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  7. Fail174,342 miles (+80,386)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,342 miles
    Test number
    106936947492
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  8. Pass93,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    408296889653
    • 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)

  9. Fail93,956 miles (+246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    569084631284
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  10. Fail93,710 miles (+9,784)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    770215266156
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  11. Pass83,926 miles (+10,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    765190944270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass72,977 miles (+7,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    965187023223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass65,920 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    999544632281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,859 miles (+4,458)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    315738501247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front mirror glass cracked borderline pass

  15. Pass57,401 miles (+1,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,401 miles
    Test number
    503773000263
    • NoteOffside mirror glass is damaged borderline pass

  16. Pass55,422 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,422 miles
    Test number
    551148689139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,407 miles (+10,160)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    200053588410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,247 miles (+15,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,247 miles
    Test number
    923329497178
    • NoteBoth rear indicators fading.

  19. Pass22,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    582628626124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEW 55

What vehicle is registration MEW 55 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEW 55 on a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 24 Mar 1997. 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 MEW 55 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MEW 55 expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MEW 55?
The MOT on MEW 55 expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MEW 55 done?
MEW 55 was recorded at 179,344 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 9,537 miles a year.
Has MEW 55 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEW 55 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on MEW 55 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 MEW 55 find?
MEW 55 passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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