Jaguar XK8
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
S789 BBDMOT history
S789 BBD is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,115 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 110,115 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,421 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S789 BBD
- 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
- 24 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S789 BBD was last recorded at 110,115 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Sept 2009: 91,560 miles, lower than 92,689 miles on 28 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 109,978 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 137 miles
- Average per year
- 1,421 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,115 miles
- 2025 – 109,978 miles
- 2024 – 109,924 miles
- 2023 – 109,892 miles
- 2022 – 109,733 miles
- 2021 – 109,656 miles
- 2020 – 109,463 miles
- 2019 – 109,332 miles
- 2018 – 109,256 miles
- 2017 – 108,784 miles
- 2016 – 107,685 miles
- 2015 – 105,990 miles
- 2014 – 104,795 miles
- 2013 – 103,246 miles
- 2012 – 101,832 miles
- 2011 – 100,020 miles
- 2010 – 97,883 miles
- 2009 – 91,560 miles
- 2008 – 92,689 miles
- 2007 – 89,292 miles
- 2006 – 81,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front headlight washers inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,115 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 110,115 miles
- Test number
- 114971985704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,978 miles (+54)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 109,978 miles
- Test number
- 147972464462
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,924 miles (+32)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 109,924 miles
- Test number
- 815069616394
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass109,892 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 109,892 miles
- Test number
- 598339264821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,733 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,733 miles
- Test number
- 814505235733
- AdvisoryFront headlight washers inoperative
Fail109,733 miles (+77)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,733 miles
- Test number
- 893101535353
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront headlight washers inoperative
Pass109,656 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 109,656 miles
- Test number
- 672794247691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,463 miles (+131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,463 miles
- Test number
- 915600369843
- AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Pass109,332 miles (+76)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,332 miles
- Test number
- 173768067885
- AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Pass109,256 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 109,256 miles
- Test number
- 395169576427
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Fail109,256 miles (+472)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,256 miles
- Test number
- 841129546095
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Pass108,784 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 108,784 miles
- Test number
- 285884914687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,685 miles (+1,695)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,685 miles
- Test number
- 741193290732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,990 miles (+1,195)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 105,990 miles
- Test number
- 503445780864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,795 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 104,795 miles
- Test number
- 148677024230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,246 miles (+1,414)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 103,246 miles
- Test number
- 266833933276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,832 miles (+1,812)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 101,832 miles
- Test number
- 367224142289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,020 miles (+2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 100,020 miles
- Test number
- 999864431254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,883 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 97,883 miles
- Test number
- 231161220246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,560 miles (-1,129)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 91,560 miles
- Test number
- 680772259268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,689 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 92,689 miles
- Test number
- 354161448240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail92,683 miles (+3,391)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,683 miles
- Test number
- 444259338217
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass89,292 miles (+7,823)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 89,292 miles
- Test number
- 570559417252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 81,469 miles
- Test number
- 421748706216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,469 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,469 miles
- Test number
- 324255106422
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S789 BBD
- Does S789 BBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 BBD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S789 BBD?
- The MOT on S789 BBD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S789 BBD done?
- S789 BBD was recorded at 110,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 1,421 miles a year.
- Has S789 BBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S789 BBD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on S789 BBD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S789 BBD find?
- S789 BBD passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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