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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,995 cc

T40 CATMOT history

T40 CAT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,378 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 CAT
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 CAT was last recorded at 111,378 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,371 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,378 miles
  • 2025 – 109,803 miles
  • 2024 – 108,572 miles
  • 2023 – 107,006 miles
  • 2022 – 105,243 miles
  • 2021 – 99,206 miles
  • 2020 – 96,943 miles
  • 2019 – 91,735 miles
  • 2018 – 87,209 miles
  • 2017 – 82,133 miles
  • 2016 – 78,895 miles
  • 2015 – 75,227 miles
  • 2014 – 72,360 miles
  • 2013 – 70,149 miles
  • 2012 – 68,577 miles
  • 2011 – 66,384 miles
  • 2010 – 64,313 miles
  • 2009 – 61,384 miles
  • 2008 – 58,809 miles
  • 2007 – 57,831 miles
  • 2006 – 55,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,378 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,378 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,378 miles
    Test number
    911770339615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,371 miles (+1,568)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,371 miles
    Test number
    936077544975
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass109,803 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    839260671774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,572 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    930639282352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass107,006 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,006 miles
    Test number
    368057647237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,243 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    528058083304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,206 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,206 miles
    Test number
    977192585241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,943 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    326941055498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,735 miles (+4,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    414811053793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass87,209 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    302455758272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,997 miles (+4,864)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    189986328303
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass82,133 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    137831117220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,895 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,895 miles
    Test number
    291983854768
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass75,227 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    396251605412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,360 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,360 miles
    Test number
    846072134272
    • NoteMovement in both rear hub/drive shaft assemblies
  16. Fail72,359 miles (+832)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    175241034278
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMovement in both rear hub/drive shaft assemblies
  17. Pass71,527 miles (+1,378)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    678199444095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  18. Pass70,149 miles (+1,572)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,149 miles
    Test number
    435420253053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  19. Pass68,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    135773322485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail68,573 miles (+2,189)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    467073622049
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass66,384 miles (+2,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,384 miles
    Test number
    146062651414
    • 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)
  22. Pass64,313 miles (+2,929)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    641911740087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront tyre size = 245/45ZR18Y
  23. Pass61,384 miles (+2,575)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    904196159024
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres 255/45zr18y
  24. Pass58,809 miles (+978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,809 miles
    Test number
    120352038040
    • NoteCorrosion to both front floor sections outside m.o.t prescribed areas.
  25. Pass57,831 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    723163957043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,851 miles
    Test number
    393480446054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 CAT

Does T40 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 CAT is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 CAT?
The MOT on T40 CAT is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 CAT done?
T40 CAT was recorded at 111,378 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has T40 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 CAT has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 CAT 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 T40 CAT find?
T40 CAT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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