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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,995 cc

T516 MGBMOT history

T516 MGB is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
101,949 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 MGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 MGB was last recorded at 101,949 miles on 11 May 2022, 4,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,557 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,392 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,949 miles
  • 2021 – 97,557 miles
  • 2020 – 94,471 miles
  • 2019 – 88,759 miles
  • 2018 – 83,390 miles
  • 2017 – 78,157 miles
  • 2016 – 72,316 miles
  • 2015 – 67,395 miles
  • 2014 – 62,157 miles
  • 2013 – 56,131 miles
  • 2012 – 49,945 miles
  • 2011 – 44,047 miles
  • 2010 – 38,431 miles
  • 2009 – 31,083 miles
  • 2008 – 24,938 miles
  • 2007 – 17,865 miles
  • 2006 – 12,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,949 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radiator support

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,949 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,949 miles
    Test number
    877934987914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,557 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,557 miles
    Test number
    384678516820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radiator support (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,555 miles (+3,084)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    435555283811
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across radiator support (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,471 miles
    Test number
    318765138507
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear sills

  5. Fail94,470 miles (+5,711)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    761021884171
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear sills

  6. Pass88,759 miles (+5,369)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    793191614502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below radiator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,390 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    814413856901
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front floor
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear sills

  8. Pass78,157 miles (+5,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    220298913332
    • AdvisoryFront & rear shockabsorber bodys corroding
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust gas leakage centre silencer rear pipes
    • AdvisorySlight lift in O/S/F lower swivel joint
    • AdvisorySome lift & wear in N/S/F lower swivel joint-also dust cover perished & splitting

  9. Pass72,316 miles (+4,921)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    755863607847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in o/s/f and n/s /f chassis around front subframe mounting aera.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis in rear a frame mounting area,bad but not holed.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  10. Pass67,395 miles (+5,238)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    138222765008
    • NoteFront discs and pads wearing
    • NoteFront transverse brake pipes corroding where clipped to chassis
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/S/F lower swivel wearing/ boot splitting/also inner bush seperating
    • NoteO/S/R & N/S/R chassis members corroding
    • NoteRear A frame mountings wearing/seperating
    • NoteRear tyres wearing/worn 1.6 2mm

  11. Pass62,157 miles (+6,026)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    676422474011
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing 3mm
    • NoteRear suspension `A` Frame mounting bushes worn

  12. Pass56,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    119470973005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,131 miles (+6,186)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    865050173047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass49,945 miles (+5,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    336348762048
    • NoteCorrosion starting in front floor both sides

  15. Pass44,047 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,047 miles
    Test number
    166149961043
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low 3 to 4mm

  16. Fail44,016 miles (+5,585)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    299506661057
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low 3 to 4mm

  17. Pass38,431 miles (+7,348)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,431 miles
    Test number
    544500670070
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearin g low on inn er edges

  18. Pass31,083 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    164676179432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,938 miles (+7,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,938 miles
    Test number
    281137528409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass17,865 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,865 miles
    Test number
    730078207105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,303 miles
    Test number
    211183306119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 MGB

Does T516 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 MGB expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 MGB?
The MOT on T516 MGB expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 MGB done?
T516 MGB was recorded at 101,949 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has T516 MGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 MGB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T516 MGB 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 T516 MGB find?
T516 MGB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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