Jaguar XK8
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
S781 HUBMOT history
S781 HUB is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 42,791 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S781 HUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S781 HUB was last recorded at 42,791 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,637 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 154 miles
- Average per year
- 689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,791 miles
- 2025 – 42,637 miles
- 2024 – 42,420 miles
- 2023 – 42,006 miles
- 2022 – 41,793 miles
- 2021 – 41,294 miles
- 2020 – 41,233 miles
- 2019 – 40,291 miles
- 2018 – 38,869 miles
- 2017 – 38,677 miles
- 2016 – 37,856 miles
- 2014 – 33,820 miles
- 2013 – 33,695 miles
- 2011 – 32,841 miles
- 2009 – 31,755 miles
- 2008 – 31,431 miles
- 2007 – 29,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,791 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,791 miles (+154)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 42,791 miles
- Test number
- 222973496716
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass42,637 miles (+51)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 42,637 miles
- Test number
- 772620864345
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail42,586 miles (+166)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,586 miles
- Test number
- 358351076921
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,420 miles (+414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 42,420 miles
- Test number
- 826257700489
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass42,006 miles (+213)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 42,006 miles
- Test number
- 592234630161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVEHICLE IS UNDERSEALED
Pass41,793 miles (+499)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 41,793 miles
- Test number
- 734100854011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,294 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 41,294 miles
- Test number
- 468131913619
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail41,294 miles (+61)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,294 miles
- Test number
- 789763139108
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass41,233 miles (+17)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 41,233 miles
- Test number
- 257146792207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail41,216 miles (+925)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,216 miles
- Test number
- 540007340658
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,291 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 40,291 miles
- Test number
- 977731308430
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail40,270 miles (+1,401)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,270 miles
- Test number
- 304711285911
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass38,869 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,869 miles
- Test number
- 739383628254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,677 miles (+821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 38,677 miles
- Test number
- 996815138464
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNote tyres worn and perrished
Pass37,856 miles (+4,036)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 37,856 miles
- Test number
- 328632046437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,820 miles (+64)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,820 miles
- Test number
- 788182074216
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight cracking to sidewall
- NoteNearside rear tyre has cracking to sidewall just met limits
- NoteOffside front tyre slight cracking to sidewall
- NoteUnderseal coating to underside unable to fully inspect
Pass33,756 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 33,756 miles
- Test number
- 929764684106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,695 miles (+854)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 33,695 miles
- Test number
- 396960333150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,841 miles (+1,086)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 32,841 miles
- Test number
- 229031401419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,755 miles (+324)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 31,755 miles
- Test number
- 484651729147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,431 miles (+2,011)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 31,431 miles
- Test number
- 980993708191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 29,420 miles
- Test number
- 603538277041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S781 HUB
- Does S781 HUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 HUB is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S781 HUB?
- The MOT on S781 HUB is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S781 HUB done?
- S781 HUB was recorded at 42,791 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 689 miles a year.
- Has S781 HUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S781 HUB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S781 HUB 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 S781 HUB find?
- S781 HUB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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