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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S78 SNCMOT history

S78 SNC is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
79,868 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 SNC
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 SNC was last recorded at 79,868 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 2,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,468 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,400 miles
Average per year
1,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,868 miles
  • 2024 – 77,468 miles
  • 2023 – 76,946 miles
  • 2021 – 76,819 miles
  • 2019 – 76,460 miles
  • 2018 – 75,974 miles
  • 2017 – 75,537 miles
  • 2016 – 74,424 miles
  • 2015 – 74,010 miles
  • 2014 – 72,758 miles
  • 2013 – 72,712 miles
  • 2012 – 71,954 miles
  • 2011 – 70,116 miles
  • 2010 – 70,098 miles
  • 2009 – 65,810 miles
  • 2007 – 62,482 miles
  • 2006 – 56,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limet (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Under body rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    786301001598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limet (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail79,868 miles (+2,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    981846869850
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limet (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,468 miles (+522)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,468 miles
    Test number
    626132653475
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,946 miles (+127)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    474699115822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,819 miles (+359)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    813446065568
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rust

  6. Pass76,460 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    458283349480
    • AdvisoryUnder body rust

  7. Pass75,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    909065144811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,974 miles (+437)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    939135723703
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,537 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,537 miles
    Test number
    291041149191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail75,536 miles (+1,112)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    136959807909
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength offside rear chassi corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass74,424 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    214731777315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,010 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,010 miles
    Test number
    277971035483
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,758 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    507136024198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail72,738 miles (+26)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    757718514100
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass72,712 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    947789793155
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail72,707 miles (+753)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    946044293166
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass71,954 miles (+1,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    239979662081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,116 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    875908441059
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Fail70,110 miles (+12)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    205701341016
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass70,098 miles (+4,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    102946110181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,810 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,810 miles
    Test number
    491435119146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,482 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    550024927310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass59,396 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    343987937070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    291584926084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 SNC

Does S78 SNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 SNC expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 SNC?
The MOT on S78 SNC expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 SNC done?
S78 SNC was recorded at 79,868 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 1,229 miles a year.
Has S78 SNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 SNC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S78 SNC 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 SNC find?
S78 SNC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limet.

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