
Jaguar XK8
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,995 cc
T597 UHTMOT history
T597 UHT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 105,306 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T597 UHT
- 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
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T597 UHT was last recorded at 105,306 miles on 12 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,305 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,306 miles
- 2024 – 104,881 miles
- 2022 – 103,658 miles
- 2021 – 103,070 miles
- 2019 – 100,194 miles
- 2018 – 98,088 miles
- 2017 – 95,841 miles
- 2015 – 94,981 miles
- 2014 – 94,941 miles
- 2013 – 94,800 miles
- 2012 – 93,175 miles
- 2011 – 92,581 miles
- 2010 – 92,402 miles
- 2009 – 91,648 miles
- 2008 – 84,670 miles
- 2006 – 79,376 miles
- 2005 – 72,282 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside corners cracked (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front floor panel corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front floor panel corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,306 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 105,306 miles
- Test number
- 516074856259
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside corners cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail105,305 miles (+424)5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,305 miles
- Test number
- 255919060894
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside corners cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass104,881 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 104,881 miles
- Test number
- 430346353342
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail104,880 miles (+83)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,880 miles
- Test number
- 992845985726
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail104,797 miles (+1,139)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,797 miles
- Test number
- 999049752916
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Part of exhaust is missing not able to carry out test (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass103,658 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 103,658 miles
- Test number
- 818821383439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail103,653 miles (+583)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,653 miles
- Test number
- 668563244105
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor panel corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor panel corroded
Pass103,070 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,070 miles
- Test number
- 370486791111
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor panel corroded
Fail103,069 miles (+2,875)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,069 miles
- Test number
- 226878212075
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested broken light unit (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor panel corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor panel corroded
Pass100,194 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,194 miles
- Test number
- 481817935408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,088 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,088 miles
- Test number
- 254790001907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,977 miles (+2,136)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,977 miles
- Test number
- 406499784698
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel X 2 (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,841 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,841 miles
- Test number
- 104300479583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,981 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,981 miles
- Test number
- 163953592560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,941 miles (+33)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 94,941 miles
- Test number
- 378629744361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail94,908 miles (+108)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,908 miles
- Test number
- 969045924246
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass94,800 miles (+1,625)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,800 miles
- Test number
- 777314813285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,175 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 93,175 miles
- Test number
- 779866812204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,581 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 92,581 miles
- Test number
- 599408381155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,402 miles (+754)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 92,402 miles
- Test number
- 744525060025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,648 miles (+953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 91,648 miles
- Test number
- 971885089061
- 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)
Pass90,695 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 90,695 miles
- Test number
- 233932529000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,690 miles (+6,020)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,690 miles
- Test number
- 650343919079
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,670 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 120627008488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,376 miles (+7,094)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 79,376 miles
- Test number
- 490875356449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 72,282 miles
- Test number
- 333727355433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,282 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,282 miles
- Test number
- 400607255221
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Questions about T597 UHT
- Does T597 UHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T597 UHT is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T597 UHT?
- The MOT on T597 UHT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T597 UHT done?
- T597 UHT was recorded at 105,306 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,599 miles a year.
- Has T597 UHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T597 UHT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T597 UHT 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 T597 UHT find?
- T597 UHT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside corners cracked; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush, and 2 more.
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