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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T789 JRJMOT history

T789 JRJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
79,315 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 JRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 JRJ was last recorded at 79,315 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2019: 73,645 miles, lower than 73,763 miles on 14 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,832 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
2,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,315 miles
  • 2022 – 78,832 miles
  • 2021 – 76,827 miles
  • 2020 – 75,126 miles
  • 2019 – 74,102 miles
  • 2018 – 73,763 miles
  • 2017 – 70,471 miles
  • 2016 – 65,831 miles
  • 2015 – 61,502 miles
  • 2014 – 60,269 miles
  • 2013 – 59,121 miles
  • 2012 – 54,196 miles
  • 2011 – 50,676 miles
  • 2010 – 46,213 miles
  • 2009 – 42,500 miles
  • 2008 – 37,090 miles
  • 2007 – 36,202 miles
  • 2006 – 32,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,315 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    109436661237
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,315 miles (+483)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,315 miles
    Test number
    120368441487
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,832 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,832 miles
    Test number
    389325137016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    925163578903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail76,827 miles (+1,701)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,827 miles
    Test number
    197029029267
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,126 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,126 miles
    Test number
    152377061789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    161753849486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,102 miles (+457)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    259422700104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Fail73,645 miles (-118)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    662623609972
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,763 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,763 miles
    Test number
    459817881061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    669595932923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,471 miles (+4,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    486062138679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass65,831 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    435984071245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,502 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    657866572200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,269 miles (+1,148)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    756825224263
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges amd near the legal limit

  16. Pass59,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    196660103262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,121 miles (+4,925)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    469259793196
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,196 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    335785112283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,676 miles (+4,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    756807911259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,213 miles (+3,713)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    120887710251
    • NoteNo valve stems on all 4 wheels cant check

  21. Pass42,500 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    390846519261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,090 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,090 miles
    Test number
    231419598473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    154358107295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail36,202 miles (+3,518)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    220157207233
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass32,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,684 miles
    Test number
    200999296482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 JRJ

Does T789 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 JRJ expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 JRJ?
The MOT on T789 JRJ expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 JRJ done?
T789 JRJ was recorded at 79,315 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 2,642 miles a year.
Has T789 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 JRJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T789 JRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 JRJ find?
T789 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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