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Jaguar XKR

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T581 WAEMOT history

T581 WAE is a blue petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,925 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XKR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 WAE was last recorded at 87,925 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,476 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,449 miles
Average per year
1,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,925 miles
  • 2025 – 85,476 miles
  • 2022 – 85,319 miles
  • 2020 – 85,290 miles
  • 2019 – 83,622 miles
  • 2018 – 82,157 miles
  • 2017 – 80,578 miles
  • 2015 – 78,263 miles
  • 2013 – 74,874 miles
  • 2010 – 68,816 miles
  • 2009 – 63,043 miles
  • 2008 – 62,021 miles
  • 2007 – 60,448 miles
  • 2006 – 57,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,925 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,925 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    325395122923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,476 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,476 miles
    Test number
    635036062571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,319 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,319 miles
    Test number
    419811543648
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle been undersealed

  4. Pass85,290 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    931010171601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, floor repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,270 miles (+1,648)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,270 miles
    Test number
    512169624152
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, Floor pan repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,622 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,622 miles
    Test number
    422973707650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    497956841070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,157 miles (+1,579)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    151302631798
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    650074502896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,578 miles (+2,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    586487107617
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  11. Pass78,263 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    657962405275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,261 miles (+3,387)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    798801405295
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass74,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    365332683254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,874 miles (+6,058)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    417080583282
    • DangerousNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass68,816 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,816 miles
    Test number
    121308880401
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail68,816 miles (+5,773)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,816 miles
    Test number
    481368680077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass63,043 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    412597279051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass62,021 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    411539678048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Fail62,021 miles (+1,573)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    193069878478
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass60,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    530657187035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,448 miles (+3,213)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    862717387094
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass57,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,235 miles
    Test number
    780605976013
    • NoteNear side front lower suspension arm balljoint cover split

Questions about T581 WAE

Does T581 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T581 WAE is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T581 WAE?
The MOT on T581 WAE is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T581 WAE done?
T581 WAE was recorded at 87,925 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,511 miles a year.
Has T581 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 WAE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T581 WAE 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 T581 WAE find?
T581 WAE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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