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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S779 BBDMOT history

S779 BBD is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2022
Mileage
133,940 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 BBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S779 BBD was last recorded at 133,940 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 12,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,167 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
12,773 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,940 miles
  • 2021 – 121,167 miles
  • 2020 – 118,583 miles
  • 2018 – 115,630 miles
  • 2015 – 111,762 miles
  • 2014 – 108,864 miles
  • 2013 – 106,461 miles
  • 2012 – 104,719 miles
  • 2011 – 101,541 miles
  • 2010 – 97,975 miles
  • 2009 – 89,807 miles
  • 2008 – 78,768 miles
  • 2007 – 66,392 miles
  • 2006 – 58,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,940 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,940 miles (+12,773)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    571334556425
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,167 miles (+2,584)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    274099563937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass118,583 miles (+2,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,583 miles
    Test number
    682328168848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,630 miles
    Test number
    673168419443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,630 miles (+3,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,630 miles
    Test number
    330013092397
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  6. Pass111,762 miles (+2,898)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    767143562995
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Pass108,864 miles (+84)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,864 miles
    Test number
    925229504251
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteScrew in o/s/f tyre

  8. Fail108,780 miles (+2,319)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    949550694191
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor which does not adversely affect braking or steering
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteScrew in o/s/f tyre

  9. Pass106,461 miles (+4)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,461 miles
    Test number
    927951293151
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  10. Fail106,457 miles (+1,738)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    819246483186
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass104,719 miles (+3,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    198418882142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass101,541 miles (+3,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    637324871175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass97,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    522504150172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,975 miles (+8,168)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    421073950104
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass89,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    354439049191
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail89,807 miles (+11,039)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    673039349132
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass78,768 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    513534648069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail78,766 miles (+12,374)3 dangerous3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    270463848013
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass66,392 miles (+100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    800352727093
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check

  20. Fail66,292 miles (+8,168)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    811225317022
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check

  21. Pass58,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    294282716087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 BBD

Does S779 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S779 BBD expired on 9 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S779 BBD?
The MOT on S779 BBD expired on 9 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S779 BBD done?
S779 BBD was recorded at 133,940 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has S779 BBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 BBD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S779 BBD 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 S779 BBD find?
S779 BBD failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 major defect: offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated.

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