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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,995 cc

T488 APNMOT history

T488 APN is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,937 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 APN
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 APN was last recorded at 73,937 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,292 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,937 miles
  • 2025 – 73,292 miles
  • 2024 – 72,715 miles
  • 2023 – 71,387 miles
  • 2022 – 71,110 miles
  • 2021 – 70,824 miles
  • 2020 – 70,029 miles
  • 2018 – 68,992 miles
  • 2017 – 68,077 miles
  • 2016 – 64,776 miles
  • 2015 – 64,114 miles
  • 2014 – 60,873 miles
  • 2013 – 58,804 miles
  • 2012 – 56,126 miles
  • 2011 – 53,830 miles
  • 2010 – 53,068 miles
  • 2009 – 52,314 miles
  • 2008 – 50,664 miles
  • 2007 – 42,891 miles
  • 2006 – 35,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,937 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,937 miles (+645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    419378508829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,292 miles (+577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    181747699332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,715 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    336613625535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,387 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    684989833707
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,110 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    241886662465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    249749415898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,824 miles (+795)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    874626063042
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass70,029 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    758414291935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,992 miles (+915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    274030669917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass68,077 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    695452790753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,068 miles (+3,292)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    855117773699
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded across front beneath radiator (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors (5.2.6)

  12. Pass64,776 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    236803444048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,114 miles (+3,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    631818855533
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting of rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass60,873 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    416350794236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,804 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,804 miles
    Test number
    679098063202
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront floor both sides corroded

  16. Fail58,793 miles (+2,667)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    357477063262
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront floor both sides corroded

  17. Pass56,126 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    238978742239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,830 miles (+762)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,830 miles
    Test number
    668647051296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/S/F brake has a slight bind

  19. Pass53,068 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,068 miles
    Test number
    794534140272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,314 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    263351259291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,664 miles (+7,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    323175978403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail42,891 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    613580697126
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass42,891 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    852540497183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    261568296137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,331 miles3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    204886596167
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront registration plate mount bracket cracked
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Questions about T488 APN

Does T488 APN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 APN is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 APN?
The MOT on T488 APN is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 APN done?
T488 APN was recorded at 73,937 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has T488 APN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 APN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T488 APN 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 T488 APN find?
T488 APN passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills slightly corroded.

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