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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

R720 BBPMOT history

R720 BBP is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 20 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,144 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 BBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 BBP was last recorded at 81,144 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,881 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,144 miles
  • 2025 – 80,881 miles
  • 2024 – 80,809 miles
  • 2023 – 80,705 miles
  • 2022 – 80,553 miles
  • 2021 – 80,448 miles
  • 2020 – 80,320 miles
  • 2019 – 80,078 miles
  • 2018 – 79,835 miles
  • 2017 – 79,096 miles
  • 2016 – 78,550 miles
  • 2014 – 77,049 miles
  • 2013 – 76,034 miles
  • 2012 – 74,666 miles
  • 2011 – 73,910 miles
  • 2010 – 73,389 miles
  • 2009 – 72,449 miles
  • 2008 – 71,451 miles
  • 2007 – 68,081 miles
  • 2006 – 63,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,144 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • ALL TYRES ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,144 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,144 miles
    Test number
    780345054745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,881 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    836407364663
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

  3. Pass80,809 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    656819185577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    908652478629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,705 miles (+152)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,705 miles
    Test number
    126371356079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass80,553 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,553 miles
    Test number
    539320733623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,448 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    674731015914
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass80,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    442961372235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over 10 years old

  9. Fail80,320 miles (+242)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    952000250362
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over 10 years old

  10. Pass80,078 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,078 miles
    Test number
    915933984124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are over 10 years old

  11. Pass79,835 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    132217374044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass79,096 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    808747708087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    566649565761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,550 miles (+1,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,550 miles
    Test number
    519872775270
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,049 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    825162944032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,034 miles (+1,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,034 miles
    Test number
    109374343040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass74,666 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    359067832036
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,910 miles (+521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    726799931038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    760902140056
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail73,389 miles (+940)6 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    984360040031
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass72,449 miles (+998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    502150259007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass71,451 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    454632058087
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass68,081 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    632113957027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    721464756051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R720 BBP

Does R720 BBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 BBP is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R720 BBP?
The MOT on R720 BBP is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R720 BBP done?
R720 BBP was recorded at 81,144 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 882 miles a year.
Has R720 BBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 BBP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on R720 BBP 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 R720 BBP find?
R720 BBP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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