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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,196 cc

NHV 78MOT history

NHV 78 is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

NHV 78 silver Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,531 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NHV 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NHV 78 was last recorded at 66,531 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,618 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
913 miles
Average per year
2,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,531 miles
  • 2024 – 65,618 miles
  • 2023 – 64,976 miles
  • 2022 – 63,869 miles
  • 2021 – 63,465 miles
  • 2019 – 63,043 miles
  • 2018 – 60,632 miles
  • 2017 – 57,658 miles
  • 2016 – 55,601 miles
  • 2015 – 51,967 miles
  • 2014 – 50,787 miles
  • 2013 – 47,598 miles
  • 2012 – 36,305 miles
  • 2011 – 27,702 miles
  • 2010 – 21,778 miles
  • 2009 – 20,588 miles
  • 2008 – 18,099 miles
  • 2007 – 16,104 miles
  • 2006 – 13,254 miles
  • 2005 – 10,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rusty but no holes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,531 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    656982054238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,618 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    333347572979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,615 miles (+23)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,615 miles
    Test number
    259588055122
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass65,592 miles (+616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,592 miles
    Test number
    100099900194
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame component arms have corrosion .

  5. Pass64,976 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,976 miles
    Test number
    335172858516
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,969 miles (+1,100)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,969 miles
    Test number
    742004029365
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    675319524314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear of sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,869 miles (+404)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    562500789255
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tail light not working. (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.6mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear of sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,465 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    183262735759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rusty but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail63,460 miles (+417)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    537865754756
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rusty but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,043 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    636605217921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,632 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    184338301504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,658 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    824665679065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,601 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,601 miles
    Test number
    493427007851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,600 miles (+3,633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    403975867380
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass51,967 miles (+1,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    640010561377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper rubbers split on ends

  17. Pass50,787 miles (+3,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    255072904347
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,598 miles (+11,293)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    776604183200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,305 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,305 miles
    Test number
    655179282274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,702 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    996674691207
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass21,778 miles (+1,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    384890180469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass20,588 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,588 miles
    Test number
    451792979212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass18,099 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    740182868271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,104 miles (+2,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,104 miles
    Test number
    590755657296
    • 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)

  25. Pass13,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,254 miles
    Test number
    822917256222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,254 miles (+2,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,254 miles
    Test number
    510587456252
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass10,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    10,815 miles
    Test number
    524325945201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NHV 78

What vehicle is registration NHV 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NHV 78 on a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 Sept 2002. 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 NHV 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NHV 78 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on NHV 78?
The MOT on NHV 78 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NHV 78 done?
NHV 78 was recorded at 66,531 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,754 miles a year.
Has NHV 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NHV 78 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on NHV 78 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 NHV 78 find?
NHV 78 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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