Jaguar XK8
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
R686 VLCMOT history
R686 VLC is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 19 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 138,742 mi
- At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R686 VLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R686 VLC was last recorded at 138,742 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 1,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 136,962 miles · 14 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,780 miles
- Average per year
- 1,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 138,742 miles
- 2021 – 136,962 miles
- 2020 – 136,222 miles
- 2019 – 135,867 miles
- 2011 – 133,195 miles
- 2010 – 126,137 miles
- 2009 – 118,037 miles
- 2007 – 109,438 miles
- 2006 – 108,107 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,742 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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,742 miles (+1,780)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 138,742 miles
- Test number
- 805215713536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,962 miles (+740)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 136,962 miles
- Test number
- 570238653865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,222 miles (+355)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 136,222 miles
- Test number
- 619745150873
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHand Brake Mechanism partially seized
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass135,867 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 135,867 miles
- Test number
- 281151571074
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,867 miles (+2,672)4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,867 miles
- Test number
- 659409177170
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,195 miles (+7,058)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 133,195 miles
- Test number
- 197180931157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,137 miles (+23)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 126,137 miles
- Test number
- 453511010134
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCorrosion hole in offside front floor not within prescribed area
- NoteCuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall - no cords visible
Fail126,114 miles (+8,077)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,114 miles
- Test number
- 463595200181
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCorrosion hole in offside front floor not within prescribed area
- NoteCuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall - no cords visible
Pass118,037 miles (+8,599)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 118,037 miles
- Test number
- 950786189094
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteCorrosion hole in osf floor - not within 30cm of prescribed area
- NoteOsr outer sill slightly corroded
Pass109,438 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 109,438 miles
- Test number
- 813839507383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,403 miles (+1,296)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,403 miles
- Test number
- 281066207347
- FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Pass108,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 108,107 miles
- Test number
- 840472776157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R686 VLC
- Does R686 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R686 VLC expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R686 VLC?
- The MOT on R686 VLC expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R686 VLC done?
- R686 VLC was recorded at 138,742 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 1,890 miles a year.
- Has R686 VLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R686 VLC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on R686 VLC 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 R686 VLC find?
- R686 VLC passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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