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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,995 cc

S7 EXKMOT history

S7 EXK is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 7 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2020 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

S7 EXK blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2020
Mileage
138,194 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 EXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S7 EXK was last recorded at 138,194 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 1,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,433 miles · 8 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
1,761 miles
Average per year
4,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 138,194 miles
  • 2019 – 136,433 miles
  • 2018 – 136,149 miles
  • 2017 – 135,849 miles
  • 2016 – 134,216 miles
  • 2015 – 131,274 miles
  • 2014 – 125,714 miles
  • 2013 – 119,510 miles
  • 2012 – 114,146 miles
  • 2011 – 108,605 miles
  • 2010 – 102,437 miles
  • 2009 – 95,449 miles
  • 2008 – 87,435 miles
  • 2007 – 79,080 miles
  • 2006 – 76,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,194 miles
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along font crossmember (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryMil lamp iluminated

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,194 miles (+1,761)16 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    222804494665
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along font crossmember (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp iluminated

  2. Pass136,433 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    715059979150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,149 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,149 miles
    Test number
    652814023403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded

  4. Pass135,849 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    460304296086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded

  5. Fail135,839 miles (+1,623)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,839 miles
    Test number
    123170335809
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded

  6. Pass134,216 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    763043923700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Fail134,216 miles (+2,942)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    851547030054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass131,274 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,274 miles
    Test number
    829679145023
    • NoteN/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  9. Fail131,273 miles (+5,559)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    167942945096
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  10. Pass125,714 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,714 miles
    Test number
    988534444023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail125,643 miles (+6,133)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,643 miles
    Test number
    636648634046
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass119,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,510 miles
    Test number
    267860533055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail119,510 miles (+5,364)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,510 miles
    Test number
    188515423054
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass114,146 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    114,146 miles
    Test number
    598432932016
    • NoteO/s n/s front floors corroded

  15. Fail114,133 miles (+5,528)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,133 miles
    Test number
    167671832472
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s n/s front floors corroded

  16. Pass108,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    126700741411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail108,605 miles (+6,168)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    298530541085
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail102,437 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,437 miles
    Test number
    243089320012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates not of correct style

  19. Pass102,437 miles (+6,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,437 miles
    Test number
    843059220047
    • NoteFront and rear number plates not of correct style

  20. Pass95,449 miles (+8,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    163314939078
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass87,435 miles (+8,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    821985838040
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,080 miles (+2,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    661904947097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass76,472 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    823977006345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,807 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    800823896246
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S7 EXK

Does S7 EXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 EXK expired on 7 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 EXK?
The MOT on S7 EXK expired on 7 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 EXK done?
S7 EXK was recorded at 138,194 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 4,111 miles a year.
Has S7 EXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 EXK has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S7 EXK 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 S7 EXK find?
S7 EXK failed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 16 major defects and 4 advisories: driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 17 more.

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