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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S42 LGCMOT history

S42 LGC is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
109,834 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 LGC was last recorded at 109,834 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,775 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,834 miles
  • 2021 – 108,354 miles
  • 2020 – 104,140 miles
  • 2019 – 103,875 miles
  • 2018 – 103,831 miles
  • 2017 – 103,570 miles
  • 2016 – 102,904 miles
  • 2015 – 100,207 miles
  • 2014 – 98,789 miles
  • 2013 – 96,452 miles
  • 2012 – 94,870 miles
  • 2011 – 93,632 miles
  • 2010 – 90,459 miles
  • 2009 – 88,128 miles
  • 2008 – 83,965 miles
  • 2007 – 78,953 miles
  • 2006 – 73,995 miles
  • 2005 – 69,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Corrosion on rear of sills not excessive at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,834 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,834 miles
    Test number
    595725213551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,775 miles (+1,421)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,775 miles
    Test number
    335834873684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,354 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    567667552100
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of sills not excessive at time of test

  4. Fail108,325 miles (+4,185)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,325 miles
    Test number
    804016766213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of sills not excessive at time of test

  5. Pass104,140 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    773009683034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,875 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    134182229844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,831 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,831 miles
    Test number
    860912591863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,570 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,570 miles
    Test number
    582886304857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,904 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,904 miles
    Test number
    801443389406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    773696715656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,207 miles (+1,418)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    423938546910
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass98,789 miles (+2,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,789 miles
    Test number
    477914524409
    • NoteN/s/r slight corrosion outer skin..o/s/f bottom ball joint play..

  13. Pass96,452 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,452 miles
    Test number
    389185013323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail96,437 miles (+1,567)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,437 miles
    Test number
    826899803397
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass94,870 miles (+1,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    685440002375
    • NoteN/s/r chassis starting to corrode..

  16. Pass93,632 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    825794901315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    484690930353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,459 miles (+2,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    782961520309
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass88,128 miles (+4,163)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    610589309362
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f/ o/s/f floor section corroded
    • NoteRack/pinion /securing clip worn

  20. Pass83,965 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,965 miles
    Test number
    850773028354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,958 miles (+5,005)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,958 miles
    Test number
    223305018372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass78,953 miles (+4,958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    744810917308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass73,995 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    310262716394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,992 miles (+4,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    452377406493
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  25. Pass69,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    642389015383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about S42 LGC

Does S42 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 LGC expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 LGC?
The MOT on S42 LGC expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 LGC done?
S42 LGC was recorded at 109,834 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has S42 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 LGC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S42 LGC 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 S42 LGC find?
S42 LGC passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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