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Jaguar XK8

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 4,196 cc

T794 LJWMOT history

T794 LJW is a yellow petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
55,747 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T794 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T794 LJW was last recorded at 55,747 miles on 9 May 2025, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,555 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,747 miles
  • 2024 – 55,555 miles
  • 2023 – 54,594 miles
  • 2022 – 53,591 miles
  • 2021 – 53,110 miles
  • 2019 – 52,655 miles
  • 2018 – 52,424 miles
  • 2017 – 51,911 miles
  • 2016 – 50,811 miles
  • 2015 – 50,044 miles
  • 2014 – 49,659 miles
  • 2013 – 47,912 miles
  • 2012 – 44,716 miles
  • 2011 – 41,467 miles
  • 2010 – 38,042 miles
  • 2009 – 34,647 miles
  • 2008 – 31,126 miles
  • 2007 – 27,519 miles
  • 2006 – 23,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,747 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,747 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    414206107841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,555 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,555 miles
    Test number
    518046295761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,594 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,594 miles
    Test number
    653965821951
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush .both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,591 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    970440616245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake bind

  5. Pass53,110 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    651757400386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,655 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    343630529328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,424 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,424 miles
    Test number
    744117727590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,911 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    284394485584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,811 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    556136102234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,800 miles (+756)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    518567690656
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNsr light cracked

  11. Pass50,044 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    776189745057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,659 miles (+1,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    305578414092
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass47,912 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    177272323497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,716 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    729623622021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail44,672 miles (+3,205)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    959109912014
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,467 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    646668911021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass38,042 miles (+3,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    283625810087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,647 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    171974019096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,126 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    271466118006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,519 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,519 miles
    Test number
    711858617033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass23,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,571 miles
    Test number
    200480526003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T794 LJW

Does T794 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T794 LJW expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T794 LJW?
The MOT on T794 LJW expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T794 LJW done?
T794 LJW was recorded at 55,747 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has T794 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T794 LJW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T794 LJW 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 T794 LJW find?
T794 LJW passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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