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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

P855 OURMOT history

P855 OUR is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,717 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P855 OUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P855 OUR was last recorded at 97,717 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,920 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,797 miles
Average per year
1,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,717 miles
  • 2025 – 94,920 miles
  • 2024 – 94,064 miles
  • 2023 – 91,494 miles
  • 2021 – 89,924 miles
  • 2020 – 89,485 miles
  • 2019 – 88,155 miles
  • 2018 – 87,209 miles
  • 2017 – 85,829 miles
  • 2016 – 84,586 miles
  • 2015 – 82,775 miles
  • 2014 – 80,776 miles
  • 2013 – 80,670 miles
  • 2012 – 80,335 miles
  • 2011 – 78,818 miles
  • 2010 – 77,986 miles
  • 2009 – 76,768 miles
  • 2008 – 75,983 miles
  • 2007 – 73,811 miles
  • 2006 – 71,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,717 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,717 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    995620368871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass94,920 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,920 miles
    Test number
    906572307656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail94,919 miles (+855)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    335483617802
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass94,064 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,064 miles
    Test number
    724689574370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,494 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    234190038361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,924 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    444423643510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,485 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    650826064700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass88,155 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    887889207140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,209 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    972830846274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,829 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    284551498411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,586 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    145407722408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,775 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    796970505158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass82,775 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    975400805163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,776 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    609684094015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,670 miles (+335)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    578627123270
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear suspension
  16. Pass80,335 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    768514292165
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on rear suspension
    • NoteSump pan rotton
  17. Fail80,335 miles (+1,517)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    488583292128
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on rear suspension
    • NoteSump pan rotton
  18. Pass78,818 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    248535991460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,986 miles (+1,218)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    710922680180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded
  20. Pass76,768 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,768 miles
    Test number
    452716179165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,983 miles
    Test number
    783363178088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,983 miles (+2,172)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,983 miles
    Test number
    274162378080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  23. Pass73,811 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,811 miles
    Test number
    884641767029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    611015066024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,454 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    901511766077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P855 OUR

Does P855 OUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P855 OUR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P855 OUR?
The MOT on P855 OUR is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P855 OUR done?
P855 OUR was recorded at 97,717 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,309 miles a year.
Has P855 OUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P855 OUR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P855 OUR 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 P855 OUR find?
P855 OUR passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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