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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S99 SPYMOT history

S99 SPY is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 8 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
141,168 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 SPY
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
8 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 SPY was last recorded at 141,168 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,871 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
3,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,168 miles
  • 2021 – 140,871 miles
  • 2020 – 140,852 miles
  • 2019 – 140,635 miles
  • 2018 – 139,341 miles
  • 2017 – 136,490 miles
  • 2016 – 132,251 miles
  • 2015 – 129,007 miles
  • 2014 – 127,085 miles
  • 2012 – 124,437 miles
  • 2011 – 120,565 miles
  • 2010 – 117,632 miles
  • 2009 – 112,413 miles
  • 2008 – 110,603 miles
  • 2007 – 96,183 miles
  • 2006 – 81,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,168 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,168 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,168 miles
    Test number
    523801565977
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass140,871 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    968960148687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,852 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,852 miles
    Test number
    748055976456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,635 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,635 miles
    Test number
    118661395789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,629 miles (+1,288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,629 miles
    Test number
    453104566495
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,341 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    113841162692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,490 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    589713730403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail136,455 miles (+4,204)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,455 miles
    Test number
    568438884499
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bushes worn (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass132,251 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    983809646407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,007 miles (+1,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,007 miles
    Test number
    275992245032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass127,085 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,085 miles
    Test number
    815122744017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,437 miles (+3,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    124,437 miles
    Test number
    928969642252
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass120,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    557020351233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail120,565 miles (+2,933)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    978419541259
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass117,632 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    117,632 miles
    Test number
    863679930218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail117,612 miles (+5,199)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,612 miles
    Test number
    113308430287
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front floors been welded

  17. Pass112,413 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    614396839214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    431431618274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,603 miles (+18)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    732491118266
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail110,585 miles (+14,402)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    664925388137
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass96,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    332980417191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,183 miles (+14,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    992267807156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,573 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,573 miles
    Test number
    234022006140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,491 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,491 miles
    Test number
    744200806195
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about S99 SPY

Does S99 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S99 SPY expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S99 SPY?
The MOT on S99 SPY expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S99 SPY done?
S99 SPY was recorded at 141,168 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 3,754 miles a year.
Has S99 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 SPY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S99 SPY 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 S99 SPY find?
S99 SPY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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