
Jaguar XK8
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
R779 XKPMOT history
R779 XKP is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 13 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,097 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 132,097 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R779 XKP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R779 XKP was last recorded at 132,097 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,365 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,732 miles
- Average per year
- 3,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,097 miles
- 2025 – 130,365 miles
- 2024 – 128,950 miles
- 2023 – 127,172 miles
- 2022 – 125,524 miles
- 2021 – 124,212 miles
- 2020 – 121,829 miles
- 2019 – 118,919 miles
- 2018 – 118,486 miles
- 2017 – 116,297 miles
- 2016 – 115,440 miles
- 2015 – 113,780 miles
- 2014 – 112,362 miles
- 2013 – 112,052 miles
- 2012 – 106,678 miles
- 2011 – 93,792 miles
- 2010 – 86,521 miles
- 2009 – 84,102 miles
- 2007 – 82,525 miles
- 2006 – 66,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Repair to prescribed area covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Repair to prescribed area covered in underseal
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear diagonal brace bar corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,097 miles (+1,732)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 132,097 miles
- Test number
- 786699864724
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Repair to prescribed area covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Repair to prescribed area covered in underseal
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,365 miles (+1,415)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 130,365 miles
- Test number
- 495222227359
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inside edge, not far off wearing through to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear diagonal brace bar corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,950 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 128,950 miles
- Test number
- 192654397417
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear diagonal brace bar corroded
Fail128,948 miles (+1,776)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,948 miles
- Test number
- 458738527290
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid flexible pipe to caliper union leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear diagonal brace bar corroded
Pass127,172 miles (+1,648)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 127,172 miles
- Test number
- 226685961773
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by Subframe front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by Subframe front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,524 miles (+1,312)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,524 miles
- Test number
- 365339615706
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass124,212 miles (+2,383)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 124,212 miles
- Test number
- 156547067687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,829 miles (+2,910)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 121,829 miles
- Test number
- 622152508315
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,919 miles (+433)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 118,919 miles
- Test number
- 476426215849
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides behind sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in suspension
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,486 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,486 miles
- Test number
- 219045857432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer driveshaft universal joint has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,464 miles (+2,167)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,464 miles
- Test number
- 231796468282
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer driveshaft universal joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,297 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 116,297 miles
- Test number
- 835093201326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion,offside and nearside floor,sill area
Fail116,297 miles (+857)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,297 miles
- Test number
- 369620598217
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion,offside and nearside floor,sill area
Pass115,440 miles (+1,660)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 115,440 miles
- Test number
- 406292880412
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the two (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion
Pass113,780 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 113,780 miles
- Test number
- 823670171470
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail113,780 miles (+1,418)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,780 miles
- Test number
- 611946671335
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass112,362 miles8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 112,362 miles
- Test number
- 995194854299
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,362 miles (+310)7 failures8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,362 miles
- Test number
- 827471354287
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,052 miles (+2)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 112,052 miles
- Test number
- 188254423245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail112,050 miles (+5,372)10 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,050 miles
- Test number
- 316428313481
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass106,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 106,678 miles
- Test number
- 426757382176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,678 miles (+12,886)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,678 miles
- Test number
- 357435582116
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass93,792 miles (+7,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 93,792 miles
- Test number
- 915783101241
- 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)
Pass86,521 miles (+2,419)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 86,521 miles
- Test number
- 234476990468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,102 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 84,102 miles
- Test number
- 524777019172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,525 miles (+8,207)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 82,525 miles
- Test number
- 710655947352
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheels
Pass74,318 miles (+7,419)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 74,318 miles
- Test number
- 274798537046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,899 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 66,899 miles
- Test number
- 311830046079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,720 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,720 miles
- Test number
- 872884536058
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about R779 XKP
- Does R779 XKP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 XKP is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R779 XKP?
- The MOT on R779 XKP is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R779 XKP done?
- R779 XKP was recorded at 132,097 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,223 miles a year.
- Has R779 XKP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R779 XKP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on R779 XKP 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 R779 XKP find?
- R779 XKP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside rear repair to prescribed area covered in underseal; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.
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