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Jaguar XK8

White · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

P303 RYBMOT history

P303 RYB is a white petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 20 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,491 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 RYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 RYB was last recorded at 63,491 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,190 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
1,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,491 miles
  • 2024 – 63,190 miles
  • 2023 – 63,111 miles
  • 2021 – 62,792 miles
  • 2020 – 62,615 miles
  • 2018 – 62,434 miles
  • 2016 – 61,941 miles
  • 2014 – 61,477 miles
  • 2013 – 60,672 miles
  • 2012 – 59,377 miles
  • 2011 – 57,638 miles
  • 2010 – 53,678 miles
  • 2009 – 49,706 miles
  • 2008 – 45,320 miles
  • 2007 – 41,729 miles
  • 2006 – 36,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,491 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    946156918832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Pass63,190 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    578304892833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,111 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    102102091631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,792 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    553357631659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,615 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    297358992082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,434 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    795537313401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass61,941 miles (+464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    250006946288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  8. Pass61,477 miles (+805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    407427154439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  9. Pass60,672 miles (+1,295)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    436699333318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear on nearside front tyre inner edge
    • NoteSlight wear on offside front tyre inner edge
  10. Pass59,377 miles (+1,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    386520342366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass57,638 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    955012741372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,678 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,678 miles
    Test number
    753230550275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,706 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    974361929352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass47,620 miles (+23)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,620 miles
    Test number
    283642839179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut in near side rear tyre
  15. Fail47,597 miles (+2,277)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    241561739422
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut in near side rear tyre
  16. Pass45,320 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    213000438128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge
  17. Fail45,317 miles (+3,588)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    793379828178
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge
  18. Pass41,729 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,729 miles
    Test number
    291514337140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    872708616104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P303 RYB

Does P303 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P303 RYB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P303 RYB?
The MOT on P303 RYB is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P303 RYB done?
P303 RYB was recorded at 63,491 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,335 miles a year.
Has P303 RYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 RYB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2009.
Has the mileage on P303 RYB 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 P303 RYB find?
P303 RYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear outer prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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