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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

S7 RYLMOT history

S7 RYL is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 104,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S7 RYL blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,598 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 RYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 RYL was last recorded at 104,598 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,591 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,598 miles
  • 2024 – 104,311 miles
  • 2023 – 102,374 miles
  • 2022 – 100,558 miles
  • 2021 – 100,073 miles
  • 2020 – 97,676 miles
  • 2019 – 95,887 miles
  • 2018 – 94,828 miles
  • 2017 – 93,375 miles
  • 2016 – 92,127 miles
  • 2015 – 90,644 miles
  • 2014 – 86,807 miles
  • 2013 – 85,855 miles
  • 2012 – 84,197 miles
  • 2011 – 79,573 miles
  • 2010 – 74,371 miles
  • 2009 – 68,109 miles
  • 2008 – 61,645 miles
  • 2007 – 56,049 miles
  • 2006 – 48,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,598 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside parking brake performance considerably less than n/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,598 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    972933914018
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,591 miles (+280)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    578689748691
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring seat corroded and fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed behind subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed behind subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass104,311 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,311 miles
    Test number
    696050223117
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    693459706993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance considerably less than n/s.
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  5. Fail102,374 miles (+1,816)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    280770203384
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill,on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance considerably less than n/s.
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  6. Pass100,558 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,558 miles
    Test number
    637884834856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,554 miles (+481)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,554 miles
    Test number
    668352723299
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,073 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,073 miles
    Test number
    959634352729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,676 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,676 miles
    Test number
    498084144985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    643718826999
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge.

  11. Fail95,887 miles (+1,059)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    974806033462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge.

  12. Pass94,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    749955897968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near/on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail94,828 miles (+1,453)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    351977494302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near/on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    585067078031
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail93,375 miles (+1,248)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    488668021999
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass92,127 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    525576725251
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass90,644 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    216617496644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,641 miles (+3,834)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    323498426515
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    215974514138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,807 miles (+952)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    638624114144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass85,855 miles (+1,658)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    225087093404
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damage
    • NoteOffside front floor has slight corrosion but not excessive

  22. Pass84,197 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    819321022240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,478 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,478 miles
    Test number
    358888152006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    736609061088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,573 miles (+5,202)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    988386061089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass74,371 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,371 miles
    Test number
    180962360029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  27. Fail74,369 miles (+6,260)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    941461360002
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  28. Pass68,109 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    564659969003
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge [bald]

  29. Fail68,109 miles (+6,464)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    294229569006
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge [bald]

  30. Pass61,645 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,645 miles
    Test number
    462992478094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail61,628 miles (+5,579)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    554821078048
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  32. Pass56,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    344174777093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail56,049 miles (+7,484)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    371034077088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  34. Pass48,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    521093076096
    • NoteNearside and offside front headlamps have condensation in

Questions about S7 RYL

Does S7 RYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 RYL is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 RYL?
The MOT on S7 RYL is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 RYL done?
S7 RYL was recorded at 104,598 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
Has S7 RYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 RYL has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 RYL 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 RYL find?
S7 RYL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 1 more.

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