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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S745 ORUMOT history

S745 ORU is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
111,642 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 ORU
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
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 ORU was last recorded at 111,642 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 2,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,554 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,088 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,642 miles
  • 2022 – 109,554 miles
  • 2021 – 106,134 miles
  • 2014 – 105,807 miles
  • 2013 – 105,741 miles
  • 2009 – 99,209 miles
  • 2008 – 79,971 miles
  • 2007 – 70,633 miles
  • 2006 – 54,925 miles
  • 2005 – 49,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,642 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,642 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    885105673971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,554 miles (+3,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,554 miles
    Test number
    167357310582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,134 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,134 miles
    Test number
    545604646617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,124 miles (+317)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,124 miles
    Test number
    322546116620
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass105,807 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,807 miles
    Test number
    327271654441
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass105,741 miles (+6,532)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    679452313279
    • NoteBoth rear subframe, front bushes worn and slight movement
    • NoteFront offside bottom ball joint has slight split on rubber dirt cover
    • NotePassengers mirror glass faded

  7. Pass99,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    623001789279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,209 miles (+19,238)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    992220289232
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBoth bottom ball joints, movement and worn
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteEngine slight misfire
    • NotePassenger mirror faded
    • NoteWashers low

  9. Fail79,971 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    830702868163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass79,971 miles (+9,338)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    940762768193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass70,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    192107197218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,633 miles (+15,708)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    991726597276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass54,925 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    581098896253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,874 miles (+5,601)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    241184596262
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass49,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,273 miles
    Test number
    363477195489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S745 ORU

Does S745 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S745 ORU expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S745 ORU?
The MOT on S745 ORU expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S745 ORU done?
S745 ORU was recorded at 111,642 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has S745 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 ORU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S745 ORU 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 S745 ORU find?
S745 ORU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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