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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

R686 YTFMOT history

R686 YTF is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 9 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
94,287 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 YTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 YTF was last recorded at 94,287 miles on 26 May 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,081 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
1,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,287 miles
  • 2025 – 94,081 miles
  • 2024 – 93,729 miles
  • 2023 – 93,662 miles
  • 2022 – 93,464 miles
  • 2021 – 93,120 miles
  • 2020 – 92,829 miles
  • 2019 – 92,372 miles
  • 2018 – 91,660 miles
  • 2017 – 91,063 miles
  • 2016 – 90,236 miles
  • 2015 – 88,027 miles
  • 2014 – 83,959 miles
  • 2013 – 81,691 miles
  • 2012 – 78,745 miles
  • 2011 – 75,351 miles
  • 2010 – 71,309 miles
  • 2009 – 67,979 miles
  • 2008 – 64,621 miles
  • 2007 – 61,859 miles
  • 2005 – 56,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,287 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    432575942645
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

  2. Fail94,287 miles (+206)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    188307010198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

  3. Pass94,081 miles (+352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    114350355694
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corrosion

  4. Pass93,729 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    208209068791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,662 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    620939502440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,464 miles (+344)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    846357592128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,120 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,120 miles
    Test number
    683427665766
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded All
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail93,111 miles (+282)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    257503459547
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded All
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass92,829 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    116644662453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass92,372 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    421584129596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass91,660 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    871340353185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass91,063 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    397264298143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,236 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,236 miles
    Test number
    822511352458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,027 miles (+59)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,027 miles
    Test number
    845998505140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers Footwell Has Excessive Corrosion
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteGeneral Underside Corrosion
    • NoteOil Level Low
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail87,968 miles (+4,009)1 failure5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    538234205134
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers Footwell Has Excessive Corrosion
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteGeneral Underside Corrosion
    • NoteOil Level Low
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass83,959 miles (+2,268)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    289451804470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  17. Pass81,691 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    795215313110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail81,691 miles (+2,946)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    927231303130
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass78,745 miles (+3,394)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,745 miles
    Test number
    315901212141
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly lipped

  20. Pass75,351 miles (+4,042)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    735091631126
    • NoteAll brake pipes lightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust has slight corrosion
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on both edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on outer edge
    • NoteRear springs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight movement in rear wheel bearings

  21. Pass71,309 miles (+3,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,309 miles
    Test number
    414410330103
    • NoteBoth front floor areas corrosion

  22. Pass67,979 miles (+3,358)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    950196829135
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion front floor areas

  23. Pass64,621 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    343788898053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass61,859 miles (+5,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    734440897044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass56,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    56,464 miles
    Test number
    642450095276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 YTF

Does R686 YTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 YTF is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 YTF?
The MOT on R686 YTF is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 YTF done?
R686 YTF was recorded at 94,287 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,836 miles a year.
Has R686 YTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 YTF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R686 YTF 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 YTF find?
R686 YTF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; underside corrosion.

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