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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T288 SOAMOT history

T288 SOA is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,152 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 SOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 SOA was last recorded at 124,152 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,239 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
913 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,152 miles
  • 2025 – 123,239 miles
  • 2024 – 122,602 miles
  • 2023 – 121,830 miles
  • 2022 – 120,559 miles
  • 2021 – 119,340 miles
  • 2020 – 119,157 miles
  • 2019 – 118,192 miles
  • 2018 – 116,455 miles
  • 2017 – 114,435 miles
  • 2016 – 112,733 miles
  • 2015 – 111,010 miles
  • 2014 – 107,505 miles
  • 2013 – 102,723 miles
  • 2012 – 94,330 miles
  • 2011 – 88,467 miles
  • 2010 – 84,825 miles
  • 2009 – 80,765 miles
  • 2008 – 77,040 miles
  • 2007 – 70,812 miles
  • 2006 – 57,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,152 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges cracking/perishing
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres over 10 years old
  • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre 3m cracking/perishing
  • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre 3.5m
  • AdvisorySlight up and down movement to n/s front bottom ball joint

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight up and down movement to both front bottom ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • O/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight vertical play to n/s/f lower ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,152 miles (+913)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    994307482806
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre 3m cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre 3.5m
    • AdvisorySlight up and down movement to n/s front bottom ball joint

  2. Pass123,239 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,239 miles
    Test number
    118086041254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail123,172 miles (+570)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    997761104945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,602 miles (+772)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    655115947456
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges, cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on 3m
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre on 3.5m
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight up and down movement to both front bottom ball joints

  5. Pass121,830 miles (+1,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,830 miles
    Test number
    298688204380
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight up and down movement to both front bottom ball joints

  6. Pass120,559 miles (+1,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,559 miles
    Test number
    526741907155
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySlight vertical play to lower ball joints

  7. Pass119,340 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,340 miles
    Test number
    119706139003
    • AdvisoryExhaust system starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor pan starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play to n/s/f steering system
    • AdvisorySlight vertical play to both front lower ball joints

  8. Pass119,157 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    610489912613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,140 miles (+948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    272709763122
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.7% (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass118,192 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,192 miles
    Test number
    223233616457
    • AdvisorySlight vertical play to n/s/f lower ball joint

  11. Fail118,190 miles (+1,735)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,190 miles
    Test number
    276963626812
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor pan corroded
    • AdvisorySlight vertical play to n/s/f lower ball joint

  12. Pass116,455 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,455 miles
    Test number
    214757481737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,417 miles (+1,982)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,417 miles
    Test number
    532080250728
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryO/s floorpan corroded

  14. Pass114,435 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    187924763979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass112,733 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    559737241694
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play to both front lower ball joints

  16. Fail112,694 miles (+1,684)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    915677334397
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.96 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.8% (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySlight play to both front lower ball joints

  17. Pass111,010 miles (+3,505)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    789473125099
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/f cross member starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f suspension/ steering system
    • NoteSlight play to o/s/r suspension

  18. Pass107,505 miles (+4,782)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,505 miles
    Test number
    486851624099
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake performance slightly down
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill starting to corrode
    • NoteSigns of oil leak

  19. Pass102,723 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    127281613421
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play to rear suspension

  20. Fail102,721 miles (+8,391)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,721 miles
    Test number
    429859603095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteRear number late starting to fade
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play to rear suspension

  21. Pass94,330 miles (+391)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    455995922075
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play to lower ball joints

  22. Fail93,939 miles (+5,472)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    909561712071
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play to lower ball joints

  23. Pass88,467 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    338924521032
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  24. Fail88,467 miles (+3,642)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,467 miles
    Test number
    449401421090
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low

  25. Pass84,825 miles (+4,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    252243720092
    • NoteFront floor pans starting to corrode
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low and on edges

  26. Pass80,765 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    792194039091
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight damaged to n/s/f inner tyre wall

  27. Fail80,765 miles (+3,725)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    831544839030
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/f wing indicator slightly insucre
    • NoteSlight damaged to n/s/f inner tyre wall

  28. Pass77,040 miles (+6,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    324063238090
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  29. Pass70,812 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    681962517047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,806 miles (+13,791)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    380959707037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass57,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    452479036040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T288 SOA

Does T288 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 SOA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 SOA?
The MOT on T288 SOA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 SOA done?
T288 SOA was recorded at 124,152 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has T288 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 SOA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T288 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 T288 SOA find?
T288 SOA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: both front tyres over 10 years old; both front tyres worn on edges cracking/perishing; both rear tyres over 10 years old, and 3 more.

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