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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,995 cc

T252 HTXMOT history

T252 HTX is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
99,496 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 HTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 HTX was last recorded at 99,496 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2012: 83,649 miles, lower than 86,343 miles on 16 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,103 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,393 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,496 miles
  • 2025 – 98,103 miles
  • 2023 – 97,934 miles
  • 2022 – 96,387 miles
  • 2021 – 95,297 miles
  • 2020 – 94,562 miles
  • 2019 – 94,552 miles
  • 2018 – 94,516 miles
  • 2017 – 94,377 miles
  • 2016 – 94,155 miles
  • 2015 – 93,571 miles
  • 2014 – 92,755 miles
  • 2013 – 89,073 miles
  • 2012 – 83,649 miles
  • 2011 – 76,895 miles
  • 2010 – 69,728 miles
  • 2009 – 64,031 miles
  • 2008 – 58,443 miles
  • 2007 – 50,773 miles
  • 2006 – 44,419 miles
  • 2005 – 41,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,496 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,496 miles (+1,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    722158118986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,103 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,103 miles
    Test number
    659847801086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,934 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,934 miles
    Test number
    578798887533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,387 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    187413933137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,377 miles (+1,080)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    374214101672
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass95,297 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    972445783001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,562 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,562 miles
    Test number
    454048746590
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOs and ns inner sills surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOsr suspension arm slight play

  8. Pass94,552 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,552 miles
    Test number
    676220627600
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust slight play os ns rear suspension arms

  9. Pass94,516 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    206092690866
    • AdvisoryExhaust / brake pipes

  10. Pass94,377 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    541878200218
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust

  11. Pass94,155 miles (+584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    736686233763
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust

  12. Pass93,571 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,571 miles
    Test number
    177877875166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    497887374115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,755 miles (+3,682)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    998817674124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass89,073 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    587974883175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,649 miles (-2,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    426140802298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,343 miles (+9,448)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,343 miles
    Test number
    795168092197
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWarning light on

  18. Pass76,895 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    165954991168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    334070500288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,728 miles (+5,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    362935290135
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass64,031 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,031 miles
    Test number
    443966599153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,443 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    743155108213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,773 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    563202147257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,419 miles (+3,029)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,419 miles
    Test number
    530492546282
    • NoteFront discs lipped,worn
    • NoteSlight play to rear hubs,

  25. Pass41,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    860701235248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 HTX

Does T252 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 HTX is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 HTX?
The MOT on T252 HTX is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 HTX done?
T252 HTX was recorded at 99,496 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has T252 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 HTX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T252 HTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T252 HTX find?
T252 HTX passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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