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Jaguar XK8

Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

S78 RRWMOT history

S78 RRW is a beige petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
63,753 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 RRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 RRW was last recorded at 63,753 miles on 29 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,750 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,753 miles
  • 2025 – 63,124 miles
  • 2024 – 56,662 miles
  • 2023 – 55,067 miles
  • 2022 – 52,562 miles
  • 2021 – 51,559 miles
  • 2019 – 51,131 miles
  • 2018 – 49,717 miles
  • 2017 – 46,785 miles
  • 2016 – 45,051 miles
  • 2015 – 41,896 miles
  • 2014 – 39,423 miles
  • 2013 – 36,880 miles
  • 2011 – 31,764 miles
  • 2010 – 27,766 miles
  • 2009 – 26,855 miles
  • 2008 – 26,729 miles
  • 2007 – 25,505 miles
  • 2006 – 24,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,753 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,753 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,753 miles
    Test number
    907172475516
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail63,750 miles (+626)2 major2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    607075332917
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high PRS, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass63,124 miles (+6,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    963882750334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass56,662 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    678576123252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,067 miles (+2,505)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    167371844742
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat fore & aft adjustment switch deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Central three-quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multi point engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass52,562 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    112532989147
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose, interior & offside mirrors present, secure & providing a view to the rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded within support clip in floor panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat fore & aft adjustment switch assembly deteriorated

  7. Fail52,562 miles (+1,003)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    332731410491
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure P.R.S powered electrically operated mirrors to fold in & out, no further fault found (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose, interior & offside mirrors present, secure & providing a view to the rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded within support clip in floor panel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat fore & aft adjustment switch assembly deteriorated

  8. Pass51,559 miles (+428)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    434212524795
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryEngine drive belt deteriorated and big cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver seat switch faulty but it work forward and back ward

  9. Pass51,131 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    870601439149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,717 miles (+2,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    227597573481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,785 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,785 miles
    Test number
    205045770000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,051 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,051 miles
    Test number
    582155376929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,896 miles (+2,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,896 miles
    Test number
    316546175132
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  14. Pass39,423 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    326249484130
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight cut
    • NoteRear axle oil leak

  15. Fail39,422 miles (+2,542)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,422 miles
    Test number
    495678684179
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight cut
    • NoteRear axle oil leak

  16. Pass36,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    507847483138
    • NoteRear axle oil leak

  17. Fail36,880 miles (+5,116)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    568976183128
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear axle oil leak

  18. Pass31,764 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,764 miles
    Test number
    776975811377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,766 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    214502910211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,855 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    890333439264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,729 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    703980828229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,505 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    463165587076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,182 miles
    Test number
    162364656485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 RRW

Does S78 RRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 RRW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 RRW?
The MOT on S78 RRW is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 RRW done?
S78 RRW was recorded at 63,753 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,953 miles a year.
Has S78 RRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 RRW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S78 RRW 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 S78 RRW find?
S78 RRW passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor panel; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, and 4 more.

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