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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Lpg · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S53 SNBMOT history

S53 SNB is a silver lpg Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,035 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 SNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 SNB was last recorded at 131,035 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,430 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,605 miles
Average per year
1,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,035 miles
  • 2024 – 129,430 miles
  • 2023 – 127,863 miles
  • 2022 – 125,507 miles
  • 2021 – 124,092 miles
  • 2020 – 121,173 miles
  • 2019 – 118,334 miles
  • 2018 – 116,728 miles
  • 2017 – 116,470 miles
  • 2016 – 116,073 miles
  • 2015 – 115,537 miles
  • 2013 – 115,511 miles
  • 2009 – 111,346 miles
  • 2008 – 107,484 miles
  • 2006 – 97,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,035 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,035 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,035 miles
    Test number
    246754361415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,430 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,430 miles
    Test number
    959897553758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,863 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    724210829687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,852 miles (+2,345)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,852 miles
    Test number
    643139273033
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine breather hose split (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather hose split (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,507 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    504289110767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,092 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,092 miles
    Test number
    478626394777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,173 miles (+2,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    362180201687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,334 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    441752503083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,728 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,728 miles
    Test number
    970621096482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,470 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,470 miles
    Test number
    151147615553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,073 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    523998438014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,537 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    853754407386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,511 miles (+4,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    626464483258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass111,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    234562549066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,345 miles (+57)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    910922949085
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail111,288 miles (+3,804)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,288 miles
    Test number
    783667009073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass107,484 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    142371618434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut in side wall of offside front tyre no cords showing

  18. Fail107,484 miles (+10,039)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    372417308030
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCut in side wall of offside front tyre no cords showing

  19. Pass97,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,445 miles
    Test number
    193556876268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 SNB

Does S53 SNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 SNB is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S53 SNB?
The MOT on S53 SNB is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 SNB done?
S53 SNB was recorded at 131,035 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
Has S53 SNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 SNB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S53 SNB 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 S53 SNB find?
S53 SNB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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