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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,000 cc

T243 SDXMOT history

T243 SDX is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 26 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
78,621 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 SDX was last recorded at 78,621 miles on 11 May 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,479 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,621 miles
  • 2025 – 78,479 miles
  • 2024 – 78,198 miles
  • 2023 – 77,120 miles
  • 2022 – 77,115 miles
  • 2021 – 77,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,621 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,621 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    243118205851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass78,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    309864363143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,479 miles (+281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    641949981195
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass78,198 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,198 miles
    Test number
    889721945818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,120 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    736821711279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass77,115 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,115 miles
    Test number
    812718221378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,110 miles (+51)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    746226859612
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass77,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    375725831353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,058 km3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,058 km
    Test number
    951428391923
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose eye join dust covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose eye dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Questions about T243 SDX

Does T243 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 SDX is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T243 SDX?
The MOT on T243 SDX is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T243 SDX done?
T243 SDX was recorded at 78,621 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 296 miles a year.
Has T243 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 SDX has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T243 SDX 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 T243 SDX find?
T243 SDX passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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