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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T159 TGTMOT history

T159 TGT is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
143,947 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 TGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 TGT was last recorded at 143,947 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,943 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,947 miles
  • 2022 – 143,903 miles
  • 2018 – 143,639 miles
  • 2017 – 143,203 miles
  • 2016 – 142,815 miles
  • 2015 – 141,788 miles
  • 2014 – 138,571 miles
  • 2013 – 134,153 miles
  • 2011 – 124,363 miles
  • 2010 – 117,865 miles
  • 2009 – 113,644 miles
  • 2008 – 108,614 miles
  • 2007 – 99,982 miles
  • 2006 – 87,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,947 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,947 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,947 miles
    Test number
    626039078717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,943 miles (+40)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,943 miles
    Test number
    235944901759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,903 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,903 miles
    Test number
    197131830515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,639 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,639 miles
    Test number
    342010768078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,637 miles (+434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,637 miles
    Test number
    546919335609
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass143,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,203 miles
    Test number
    741982000908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,203 miles (+388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,203 miles
    Test number
    829355567938
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  8. Pass142,815 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,815 miles
    Test number
    998259617963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    141,788 miles
    Test number
    836896374754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,788 miles (+3,217)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,788 miles
    Test number
    450539620244
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor. (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor. (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass138,571 miles (+18)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,571 miles
    Test number
    656366384285
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from o/s of rack

  12. Fail138,553 miles (+4,400)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,553 miles
    Test number
    177709774230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure 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)
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from o/s of rack

  13. Pass134,153 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    134,153 miles
    Test number
    988243073215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,131 miles (+9,768)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,131 miles
    Test number
    769711363292
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

  15. Pass124,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    717284991219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,363 miles (+11)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,363 miles
    Test number
    155200791215
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Fail124,352 miles (+6,487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,352 miles
    Test number
    887390671261
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass117,865 miles (+89)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,865 miles
    Test number
    923061660221
    • NoteBoth rear chassis weak.
    • NoteO/s front floor weak.

  19. Fail117,776 miles (+4,132)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    634799050238
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis weak.
    • NoteO/s front floor weak.

  20. Pass113,644 miles (+5,030)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    780812769246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f floor weak
    • NoteO/s/r chassis weak

  21. Pass108,614 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,614 miles
    Test number
    860110748281
    • NotePlay in the n/s rear suspension bushes to mot limits.

  22. Fail108,605 miles (+8,623)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    361515538458
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in the n/s rear suspension bushes to mot limits.

  23. Pass99,982 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    443458927262
    • NoteN/s passenger floor corroded x holed

  24. Fail99,978 miles (+79)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,978 miles
    Test number
    822675927273
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront floor n/s corrodded though

  25. Fail99,899 miles (+12,049)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    783942427208
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass87,850 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,850 miles
    Test number
    954217726201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,794 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    260886226295
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear no plate slightly discoloured
    • NoteSlight damage front no plate

Questions about T159 TGT

Does T159 TGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 TGT expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 TGT?
The MOT on T159 TGT expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 TGT done?
T159 TGT was recorded at 143,947 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has T159 TGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 TGT has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T159 TGT 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 T159 TGT find?
T159 TGT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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