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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T157 SCGMOT history

T157 SCG is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 38,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,770 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 SCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 SCG was last recorded at 38,770 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,003 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
767 miles
Average per year
802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,770 miles
  • 2025 – 38,003 miles
  • 2021 – 37,868 miles
  • 2020 – 37,750 miles
  • 2019 – 37,192 miles
  • 2018 – 36,983 miles
  • 2017 – 36,519 miles
  • 2016 – 35,061 miles
  • 2015 – 33,728 miles
  • 2014 – 32,661 miles
  • 2013 – 31,778 miles
  • 2012 – 31,665 miles
  • 2011 – 31,192 miles
  • 2010 – 30,250 miles
  • 2009 – 29,361 miles
  • 2008 – 28,335 miles
  • 2007 – 27,070 miles
  • 2006 – 25,138 miles
  • 2005 – 22,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,770 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Both rear lower shock absorber bushes have rubber dirt covers deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,770 miles (+767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    568946334107
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass38,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    926413033063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and chassis areas slight corrosion and undersealed

  3. Fail38,003 miles (+135)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    834470251112
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and chassis areas slight corrosion and undersealed

  4. Pass37,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    275740622827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,868 miles (+118)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    471210797020
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass37,750 miles (+558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    299226711579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,192 miles (+209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    152937467262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass36,983 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,983 miles
    Test number
    606049706891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,519 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,519 miles
    Test number
    142134116409
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower shock absorber bushes have rubber dirt covers deteriated

  10. Fail36,515 miles (+1,454)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    420769671671
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower shock absorber bushes have rubber dirt covers deteriated

  11. Pass35,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,061 miles
    Test number
    340293800188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail35,061 miles (+38)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,061 miles
    Test number
    909962506851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail35,023 miles (+1,295)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    568702596596
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass33,728 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,728 miles
    Test number
    855049785144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,661 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    998965614388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,778 miles (+113)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,778 miles
    Test number
    366704023308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass31,665 miles (+473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    607144222334
    • NoteSome corrosion nearside floor

  18. Pass31,192 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,192 miles
    Test number
    768879321313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,250 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    853470600380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,361 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,361 miles
    Test number
    390367919397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,335 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    620037798202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,070 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,070 miles
    Test number
    433905327345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,138 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,138 miles
    Test number
    580295716388
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass25,138 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,138 miles
    Test number
    994295316369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,387 miles
    Test number
    163821995213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T157 SCG

Does T157 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 SCG is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T157 SCG?
The MOT on T157 SCG is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T157 SCG done?
T157 SCG was recorded at 38,770 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 802 miles a year.
Has T157 SCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 SCG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T157 SCG 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 T157 SCG find?
T157 SCG passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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