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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T796 BGTMOT history

T796 BGT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
108,667 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 BGT
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 BGT was last recorded at 108,667 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,744 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,923 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,667 miles
  • 2025 – 105,744 miles
  • 2024 – 102,264 miles
  • 2022 – 97,345 miles
  • 2021 – 91,789 miles
  • 2020 – 87,840 miles
  • 2019 – 87,049 miles
  • 2018 – 86,751 miles
  • 2017 – 85,558 miles
  • 2016 – 84,806 miles
  • 2015 – 82,951 miles
  • 2014 – 80,690 miles
  • 2013 – 78,949 miles
  • 2012 – 76,218 miles
  • 2011 – 72,589 miles
  • 2010 – 67,605 miles
  • 2009 – 61,738 miles
  • 2008 – 56,632 miles
  • 2007 – 52,920 miles
  • 2006 – 48,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,667 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs along the front of the radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,667 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,667 miles
    Test number
    343386504673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,744 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,744 miles
    Test number
    916897880941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs along the front of the radiator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail105,729 miles (+3,465)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,729 miles
    Test number
    676007998846
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs along the front of the radiator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass102,264 miles (+4,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,264 miles
    Test number
    629777410818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2.3 mm tread remaining, nearside rear 2.9 mm remaining

  5. Pass97,345 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,345 miles
    Test number
    981204292278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail97,323 miles (+5,534)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    922763237746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass91,789 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    155564788232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail91,786 miles (+3,946)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    531794550779
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,840 miles
    Test number
    928406287220
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail87,840 miles (+791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,840 miles
    Test number
    552203595097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,049 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    593697739028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,751 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    766661370712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,558 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    713421537717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    885110143166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail84,806 miles (+1,855)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    166034015488
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass82,951 miles (+2,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    256490945152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass80,690 miles (+1,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    209308164425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,949 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    545471163110
    • 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)

  19. Pass76,218 miles (+3,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    197084862160
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

  20. Pass72,589 miles (+4,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    947821561119
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass67,605 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    640726020179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,738 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    442006429195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,632 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    153488528127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,920 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    702848907104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    432362126106
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at inner edges of tread chunk missing from n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Questions about T796 BGT

Does T796 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 BGT is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 BGT?
The MOT on T796 BGT is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 BGT done?
T796 BGT was recorded at 108,667 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has T796 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 BGT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T796 BGT 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 T796 BGT find?
T796 BGT passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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