
Jaguar XK8
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc
T194 SOAMOT history
T194 SOA is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 144,948 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T194 SOA
- 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 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T194 SOA was last recorded at 144,948 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 144,948 miles · 6 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,948 miles
- 2025 – 142,637 miles
- 2024 – 142,550 miles
- 2023 – 136,571 miles
- 2022 – 130,402 miles
- 2021 – 126,789 miles
- 2019 – 126,661 miles
- 2018 – 126,334 miles
- 2017 – 125,830 miles
- 2016 – 123,717 miles
- 2015 – 120,453 miles
- 2014 – 116,081 miles
- 2013 – 113,293 miles
- 2012 – 111,439 miles
- 2011 – 108,291 miles
- 2010 – 105,071 miles
- 2009 – 99,387 miles
- 2008 – 90,949 miles
- 2006 – 82,969 miles
- 2005 – 70,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CHASSIS RAIL BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major5 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,948 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 144,948 miles
- Test number
- 253969725491
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CHASSIS RAIL BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail144,948 miles (+16)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,948 miles
- Test number
- 612887931234
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CHASSIS RAIL BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail144,932 miles (+2,295)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,932 miles
- Test number
- 350958184276
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,637 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 142,637 miles
- Test number
- 135945568705
- AdvisoryFront Lower panel frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Fail142,631 miles (+32)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,631 miles
- Test number
- 171759268954
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower panel frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Fail142,599 miles (+21)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,599 miles
- Test number
- 318777395608
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded at rear subframe front mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail142,578 miles (+28)8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,578 miles
- Test number
- 884043580808
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure on wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGENERAL {AGE RELATED} CORROSION UNDER NEATH
- AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills=rectify (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output main beam reflector corroded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail142,550 miles (+5,979)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,550 miles
- Test number
- 827097967254
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both shock absorbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis rails at subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and components
Pass136,571 miles (+6,169)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 136,571 miles
- Test number
- 914513861437
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront rad support corroded not structural
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on under side of vehicle and exhaust .
Pass130,402 miles (+3,613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 130,402 miles
- Test number
- 823877979611
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass126,789 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 126,789 miles
- Test number
- 398271531276
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail126,787 miles (+126)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,787 miles
- Test number
- 218138572315
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested engine misfire and rattle. likely to cause damage. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,661 miles (+327)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,661 miles
- Test number
- 740383067655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight play in rear driveshafts outer universal joints
- AdvisoryWater in n/s headlight, pattern ok.
Pass126,334 miles (+504)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 126,334 miles
- Test number
- 879574481142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp has water in unit
- AdvisoryRear drive shaft outer universal joints have slight play
Pass125,830 miles (+2,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 125,830 miles
- Test number
- 642327992530
- AdvisoryN/s bonnet latch not securing
- AdvisoryN/s bonnet latch not securing
Pass123,717 miles (+3,264)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 123,717 miles
- Test number
- 426975113721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,453 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 120,453 miles
- Test number
- 247695395411
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail120,453 miles (+4,372)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,453 miles
- Test number
- 229824095434
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass116,081 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 116,081 miles
- Test number
- 747345784155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail116,081 miles (+24)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,081 miles
- Test number
- 655314684165
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail116,057 miles (+2,764)12 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,057 miles
- Test number
- 887754754113
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f floors badly holed and corroded.
- NotePlay in o/s/f suspension arm rear bush when suspended.
Pass113,293 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 113,293 miles
- Test number
- 295274653160
- NoteO/s/f brake pipe slight rust.
- NoteO/s/f floor rust.n/s/f floor rust.
- NoteRear brake pipe ferels slight rust.
Fail113,293 miles (+1,854)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,293 miles
- Test number
- 248063933152
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteO/s/f floor slight rust.
Pass111,439 miles (+3,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 111,439 miles
- Test number
- 609993542139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass108,291 miles (+3,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 108,291 miles
- Test number
- 729325521189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,071 miles (+5,684)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 105,071 miles
- Test number
- 303954150040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,387 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 99,387 miles
- Test number
- 220176079091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,337 miles (+8,388)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,337 miles
- Test number
- 543550139047
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass90,949 miles (+7,980)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 90,949 miles
- Test number
- 703600318048
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre wall
Pass82,969 miles (+12,375)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 82,969 miles
- Test number
- 361645856381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 70,594 miles
- Test number
- 481137555331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T194 SOA
- Does T194 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T194 SOA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T194 SOA?
- The MOT on T194 SOA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T194 SOA done?
- T194 SOA was recorded at 144,948 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
- Has T194 SOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T194 SOA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T194 SOA 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 T194 SOA find?
- T194 SOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both sides; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis rail both sides.
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