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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T492 JDWMOT history

T492 JDW is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,340 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T492 JDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T492 JDW was last recorded at 145,340 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,301 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,340 miles
  • 2025 – 144,836 miles
  • 2024 – 144,259 miles
  • 2023 – 143,845 miles
  • 2022 – 143,051 miles
  • 2020 – 142,088 miles
  • 2019 – 138,658 miles
  • 2018 – 135,056 miles
  • 2017 – 133,149 miles
  • 2016 – 131,475 miles
  • 2015 – 128,424 miles
  • 2014 – 125,635 miles
  • 2013 – 123,479 miles
  • 2012 – 121,565 miles
  • 2011 – 118,368 miles
  • 2010 – 115,142 miles
  • 2009 – 110,999 miles
  • 2008 – 107,063 miles
  • 2007 – 102,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,340 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside rear tyre starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,340 miles (+39)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,340 miles
    Test number
    994945257295
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail145,301 miles (+465)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,301 miles
    Test number
    977347801882
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,836 miles
    Test number
    871190042246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  4. Fail144,836 miles (+577)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,836 miles
    Test number
    369565591265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  5. Pass144,259 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,259 miles
    Test number
    940593199939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,845 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    686030340189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass143,051 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,051 miles
    Test number
    540097885013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,088 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,088 miles
    Test number
    240406441649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,110 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,110 miles
    Test number
    685329043857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,658 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    615163858218
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly inside edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underside car

  11. Pass135,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,056 miles
    Test number
    839422910631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack

  12. Fail135,056 miles (+1,907)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,056 miles
    Test number
    869517101026
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack

  13. Pass133,149 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,149 miles
    Test number
    530580564509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,475 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,475 miles
    Test number
    843546745101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,424 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,424 miles
    Test number
    725295965086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail128,422 miles (+2,787)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,422 miles
    Test number
    566093465039
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has age related cracking

  17. Pass125,635 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    399970074077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,502 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    547341654009
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail125,494 miles (+2,015)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,494 miles
    Test number
    845170954090
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass123,479 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    756211853073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,565 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    815907142005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,368 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,368 miles
    Test number
    647188241078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,142 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    115,142 miles
    Test number
    750222540045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,999 miles
    Test number
    364645559027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,999 miles (+3,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,999 miles
    Test number
    150634849033
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass107,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    294285448064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail107,063 miles (+4,546)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    704369238044
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass102,517 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    860397247086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail102,511 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    182635747421
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T492 JDW

Does T492 JDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T492 JDW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T492 JDW?
The MOT on T492 JDW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T492 JDW done?
T492 JDW was recorded at 145,340 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has T492 JDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T492 JDW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T492 JDW 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 T492 JDW find?
T492 JDW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center mounting, and 2 more.

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