Jaguar XK8
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc
T288 JKUMOT history
T288 JKU is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2025
- Mileage
- 115,471 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T288 JKU
- 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
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T288 JKU was last recorded at 115,471 miles on 14 May 2024, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 114,552 miles · 19 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 919 miles
- Average per year
- 1,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 115,471 miles
- 2022 – 114,552 miles
- 2021 – 112,325 miles
- 2020 – 111,347 miles
- 2018 – 110,208 miles
- 2017 – 108,612 miles
- 2016 – 107,761 miles
- 2015 – 104,996 miles
- 2014 – 103,187 miles
- 2013 – 101,650 miles
- 2012 – 101,000 miles
- 2011 – 100,932 miles
- 2010 – 99,638 miles
- 2009 – 95,583 miles
- 2008 – 89,071 miles
- 2007 – 87,173 miles
- 2006 – 85,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,471 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Extensive welding repairs carried out
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear subframe and suspension corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,471 miles (+919)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 115,471 miles
- Test number
- 238096696155
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,552 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 114,552 miles
- Test number
- 333843857242
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail114,533 miles (+82)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,533 miles
- Test number
- 655706067789
- 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 6% (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 325 (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs carried out
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded
Fail114,451 miles (+2,126)2 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,451 miles
- Test number
- 771587457195
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repairs carried out
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded
Pass112,325 miles (+38)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 112,325 miles
- Test number
- 611821656491
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across front crossmember x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill heavily corroded
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail112,287 miles (+940)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,287 miles
- Test number
- 882961228284
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross member area. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust pipe (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective detached. corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both wheel slightly play on propshaft joint.
Pass111,347 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 111,347 miles
- Test number
- 597139002660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,340 miles (+1,132)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,340 miles
- Test number
- 332778335944
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass110,208 miles (+1,596)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 110,208 miles
- Test number
- 422478341933
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,612 miles (+851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,612 miles
- Test number
- 810827816201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass107,761 miles (+2,765)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 107,761 miles
- Test number
- 632705822717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 104,996 miles
- Test number
- 669203208060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,996 miles (+1,809)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,996 miles
- Test number
- 279666232782
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Pass103,187 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 103,187 miles
- Test number
- 257983154206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,650 miles (+650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 101,650 miles
- Test number
- 746120263209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,000 miles (+68)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 101,000 miles
- Test number
- 256656362203
- NoteBoth wipers slightly smearing
- NoteMIddle and rear sections of exhaust corroded
Pass100,932 miles (+1,294)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 100,932 miles
- Test number
- 726128051286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,638 miles
- Test number
- 774346160231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,638 miles (+4,055)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,638 miles
- Test number
- 384369450204
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass95,583 miles (+6,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 95,583 miles
- Test number
- 993827159210
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass89,071 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 89,071 miles
- Test number
- 892914458271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,053 miles (+1,880)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,053 miles
- Test number
- 502732458260
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake pads low
Pass87,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 87,173 miles
- Test number
- 321869167294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,173 miles (+1,583)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,173 miles
- Test number
- 523593357235
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Pass85,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2007
- Odometer
- 85,590 miles
- Test number
- 222001236125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T288 JKU
- Does T288 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T288 JKU expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T288 JKU?
- The MOT on T288 JKU expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T288 JKU done?
- T288 JKU was recorded at 115,471 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
- Has T288 JKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T288 JKU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T288 JKU 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 T288 JKU find?
- T288 JKU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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