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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S31 HPGMOT history

S31 HPG is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,199 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S31 HPG was last recorded at 74,199 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,140 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,059 miles
Average per year
2,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,199 miles
  • 2025 – 73,140 miles
  • 2024 – 72,179 miles
  • 2023 – 71,580 miles
  • 2022 – 69,423 miles
  • 2021 – 69,418 miles
  • 2020 – 68,676 miles
  • 2019 – 68,429 miles
  • 2018 – 66,829 miles
  • 2017 – 66,329 miles
  • 2016 – 64,625 miles
  • 2015 – 56,563 miles
  • 2014 – 54,017 miles
  • 2013 – 51,260 miles
  • 2012 – 49,424 miles
  • 2011 – 47,881 miles
  • 2010 – 44,948 miles
  • 2009 – 41,039 miles
  • 2008 – 35,288 miles
  • 2007 – 31,440 miles
  • 2006 – 28,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,199 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant low
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,199 miles (+1,059)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,199 miles
    Test number
    940547345344
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,140 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    738276104073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    906548255882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,179 miles (+599)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    890332582615
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass71,580 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    920139539302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,423 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    349860965653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,418 miles (+742)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    853471491389
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass68,676 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    587408916655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,429 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,429 miles
    Test number
    224608935995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,829 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,829 miles
    Test number
    442900640294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,329 miles
    Test number
    312852521225
    • 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)

  12. Fail66,329 miles (+1,704)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,329 miles
    Test number
    237302185595
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  13. Pass64,625 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    350706687969
    • 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)

  14. Fail64,620 miles (+8,057)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,620 miles
    Test number
    394964960222
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  15. Pass56,563 miles (+2,546)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    589823225286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass54,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    169099534228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,017 miles (+2,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    105128134236
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass51,260 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    826514033248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteInterior mirror deteriorated

  19. Fail51,259 miles (+1,835)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    589242333203
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteInterior mirror deteriorated

  20. Pass49,424 miles (+1,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,424 miles
    Test number
    998463432271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass47,881 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    459799941210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail47,867 miles (+2,919)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    296768031206
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail44,948 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    381669140211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed but not effecting vehicle structure

  24. Pass44,948 miles (+3,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    832599540212
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed but not effecting vehicle structure

  25. Pass41,039 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    634745529292
    • NotePlay front both steering arms

  26. Fail41,021 miles (+5,733)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    350863029480
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay front both steering arms

  27. Pass35,288 miles (+3,848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,288 miles
    Test number
    304830348221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass31,440 miles (+3,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,440 miles
    Test number
    611370057275
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s o/s front floor slightly corroded not in prescribed area

  29. Pass28,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    524140856250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 HPG

Does S31 HPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 HPG expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 HPG?
The MOT on S31 HPG expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 HPG done?
S31 HPG was recorded at 74,199 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
Has S31 HPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HPG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 HPG 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 S31 HPG find?
S31 HPG failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 5 more.

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