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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T5 RESMOT history

T5 RES is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
61,675 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 RES was last recorded at 61,675 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,507 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,168 miles
Average per year
1,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,675 miles
  • 2025 – 60,507 miles
  • 2024 – 58,872 miles
  • 2023 – 57,539 miles
  • 2022 – 56,201 miles
  • 2021 – 55,329 miles
  • 2020 – 54,566 miles
  • 2019 – 53,670 miles
  • 2018 – 52,206 miles
  • 2017 – 50,752 miles
  • 2016 – 49,938 miles
  • 2015 – 48,490 miles
  • 2014 – 47,202 miles
  • 2013 – 44,409 miles
  • 2012 – 41,706 miles
  • 2011 – 38,122 miles
  • 2010 – 34,354 miles
  • 2009 – 31,218 miles
  • 2008 – 28,259 miles
  • 2007 – 25,471 miles
  • 2006 – 22,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,675 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front " D " bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Floor excessively corroded but not with prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Both front tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noise/creaking from suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail61,675 miles (+1,168)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    679108008915
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front " D " bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Floor excessively corroded but not with prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,507 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    432842923005
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noise/creaking from suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail60,499 miles (+36)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    926456301356
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noise/creaking from suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,463 miles (+1,591)13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,463 miles
    Test number
    809952147380
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,872 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    318551640894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,539 miles (+1,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    139037716029
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,201 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,201 miles
    Test number
    729616456435
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail56,195 miles (+866)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,195 miles
    Test number
    125018706972
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,329 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    291436178775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,566 miles (+896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    482017560962
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear subframe

  11. Pass53,670 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,670 miles
    Test number
    912655220172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,206 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    797422899487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Web near front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail52,205 miles (+1,453)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    989003930283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Web near front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass50,752 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    153954282933
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion underside

  15. Pass49,938 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    817768089532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,490 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    189505025153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,202 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,202 miles
    Test number
    398362734148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,409 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    718330543110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    209406232471
    • NoteFront floor pans corroded holed

  20. Fail41,702 miles (+3,580)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,702 miles
    Test number
    795556832156
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • NoteFront floor pans corroded holed

  21. Pass38,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    637528631106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,122 miles (+3,768)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    396128331116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass34,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    763490940152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,354 miles (+3,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    260420640437
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

  25. Pass31,218 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    392208439150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,259 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    211910448141
    • NotePLay in both rear hub areas.

  27. Fail28,259 miles (+2,788)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    421640948196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn / wearing low on inner edge
    • NotePlay in both rear hub areas

  28. Pass25,471 miles (+2,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,471 miles
    Test number
    263493727474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass22,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,601 miles
    Test number
    291475036454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 RES

Does T5 RES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RES is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 RES?
The MOT on T5 RES is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RES done?
T5 RES was recorded at 61,675 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,918 miles a year.
Has T5 RES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RES has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RES 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 T5 RES find?
T5 RES failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 4 more.

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