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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S804 GUFMOT history

S804 GUF is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2025
Mileage
86,902 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S804 GUF
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 9 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S804 GUF was last recorded at 86,902 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,832 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,902 miles
  • 2022 – 86,832 miles
  • 2021 – 85,537 miles
  • 2020 – 84,895 miles
  • 2019 – 82,300 miles
  • 2014 – 81,870 miles
  • 2013 – 80,781 miles
  • 2012 – 80,418 miles
  • 2011 – 78,961 miles
  • 2010 – 78,144 miles
  • 2009 – 77,129 miles
  • 2008 – 75,611 miles
  • 2007 – 72,516 miles
  • 2006 – 69,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,902 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,902 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    921467154948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    747133836471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail86,832 miles (+1,295)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    831987015578
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion noted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass85,537 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    234112321658
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension corroded

  5. Pass84,895 miles (+2,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,895 miles
    Test number
    433478136993
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking lightly
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bottom bush splitting not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryVarious minor exhaust leaks

  6. Pass82,300 miles (+430)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,300 miles
    Test number
    746676846910
    • AdvisoryBattery partially insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust systems corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox misted with oil
    • AdvisoryFront springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  7. Pass81,870 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,870 miles
    Test number
    987527074191
    • 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)

  8. Fail81,869 miles (+1,088)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    295007264151
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  9. Pass80,781 miles (+363)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    749212073113
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSteering rack leaking

  10. Pass80,418 miles (+1,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    988177002280
    • NoteLight chassie corosion

  11. Pass78,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    205212691493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,961 miles (+817)9 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    527557081165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCondition of rear brake discs

  13. Pass78,144 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    563894600267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    460427499108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail77,123 miles (+1,512)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,123 miles
    Test number
    742717299167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass75,611 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    593300508261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,516 miles (+2,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    281609397173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,551 miles
    Test number
    331129706215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S804 GUF

Does S804 GUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S804 GUF expired on 9 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S804 GUF?
The MOT on S804 GUF expired on 9 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S804 GUF done?
S804 GUF was recorded at 86,902 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 980 miles a year.
Has S804 GUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S804 GUF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S804 GUF 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 S804 GUF find?
S804 GUF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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