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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

SAC 270MOT history

SAC 270 is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,445 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAC 270
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAC 270 was last recorded at 132,445 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,310 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
3,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,445 miles
  • 2025 – 132,310 miles
  • 2021 – 123,494 miles
  • 2020 – 123,355 miles
  • 2017 – 122,697 miles
  • 2015 – 121,418 miles
  • 2014 – 120,894 miles
  • 2013 – 119,856 miles
  • 2012 – 117,689 miles
  • 2011 – 115,820 miles
  • 2010 – 112,265 miles
  • 2009 – 102,911 miles
  • 2008 – 85,733 miles
  • 2007 – 74,805 miles
  • 2006 – 61,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,445 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,445 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,445 miles
    Test number
    978897402239
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,310 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,310 miles
    Test number
    487548480767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,281 miles (+8,787)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    219405971671
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass123,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,494 miles
    Test number
    269277934294
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,494 miles (+139)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,494 miles
    Test number
    441504846697
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,355 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    913359230483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,334 miles (+133)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    142938737848
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,201 miles (+504)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,201 miles
    Test number
    771042745908
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member/radiator mounting frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section jacking point as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section/jacking point as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,697 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    419834272505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches and outer sills corroded

  10. Fail122,691 miles (+1,273)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,691 miles
    Test number
    374041430288
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches and outer sills corroded

  11. Pass121,418 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    526524605906
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam reflector deterriated

  12. Fail121,367 miles (+473)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,367 miles
    Test number
    279050078413
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam reflector deterriated

  13. Pass120,894 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,894 miles
    Test number
    138522584275
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front subframe behind bumper
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear boot area
    • NoteCorrosion to rear sills
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded

  14. Fail120,894 miles (+1,038)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,894 miles
    Test number
    795292284255
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front subframe behind bumper
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear boot area
    • NoteCorrosion to rear sills
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass119,856 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    275235843261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear of nearside and offside sills

  16. Fail119,856 miles (+2,167)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    387225543476
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear of nearside and offside sills

  17. Pass117,689 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,689 miles
    Test number
    637521862255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,670 miles (+1,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    345475152242
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass115,820 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    348592251429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,800 miles (+3,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,800 miles
    Test number
    298242341263
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass112,265 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    282328080164
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s/f floor corroded/holed but not within 30cm of any mounting

  22. Fail112,265 miles (+9,354)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    252876780418
    • DangerousNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s/f floor corroded/holed but not within 30cm of any mounting

  23. Pass102,911 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    411893209234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Fail102,695 miles (+16,962)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,695 miles
    Test number
    170403489107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass85,733 miles (+10,928)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    951970818246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,805 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    253774997126
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust clamp broken

  27. Fail74,805 miles (+13,288)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,805 miles
    Test number
    810351897129
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust clamp broken

  28. Pass61,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    262682696117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about SAC 270

What vehicle is registration SAC 270 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAC 270 on a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAC 270 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAC 270 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAC 270?
The MOT on SAC 270 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAC 270 done?
SAC 270 was recorded at 132,445 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,565 miles a year.
Has SAC 270 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAC 270 has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on SAC 270 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 SAC 270 find?
SAC 270 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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