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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T229 JALMOT history

T229 JAL is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,576 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 JAL
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 JAL was last recorded at 36,576 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,860 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
716 miles
Average per year
934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,576 miles
  • 2025 – 35,860 miles
  • 2024 – 35,195 miles
  • 2023 – 34,177 miles
  • 2022 – 33,972 miles
  • 2021 – 33,513 miles
  • 2020 – 33,257 miles
  • 2018 – 33,015 miles
  • 2017 – 31,369 miles
  • 2016 – 25,965 miles
  • 2015 – 25,905 miles
  • 2014 – 25,773 miles
  • 2013 – 25,665 miles
  • 2012 – 25,256 miles
  • 2011 – 25,254 miles
  • 2010 – 23,394 miles
  • 2009 – 22,347 miles
  • 2008 – 21,740 miles
  • 2006 – 17,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,576 miles
  • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes covered in black wax oil
  • AdvisoryAll under body covered in thick black wax oil

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,576 miles (+716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    712654523867
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes covered in black wax oil
    • AdvisoryAll under body covered in thick black wax oil

  2. Pass35,860 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    525338571351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,195 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    980148872269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,189 miles (+12)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,189 miles
    Test number
    486071611754
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass34,177 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    778771452134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,119 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,119 miles
    Test number
    713433517224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,972 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    840520363429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,513 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    575558281510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass33,257 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,257 miles
    Test number
    582727399059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail33,240 miles (+225)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,240 miles
    Test number
    393357535492
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass33,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    233349458605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail33,015 miles (+1,646)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,015 miles
    Test number
    508797802354
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass31,369 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    717402613852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,965 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    515985984822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass25,905 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,905 miles
    Test number
    999837925131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,773 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,773 miles
    Test number
    179001024176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,665 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,665 miles
    Test number
    525116113199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,256 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,256 miles
    Test number
    739831632158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,254 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,254 miles
    Test number
    226790631444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,394 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,394 miles
    Test number
    971964430188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,347 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    843204939136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    470233538133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    903201747135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,627 miles
    Test number
    212668336113
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T229 JAL

Does T229 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 JAL is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 JAL?
The MOT on T229 JAL is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 JAL done?
T229 JAL was recorded at 36,576 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 934 miles a year.
Has T229 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 JAL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T229 JAL 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 T229 JAL find?
T229 JAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: all metal brake pipes covered in black wax oil; all under body covered in thick black wax oil.

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