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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T830 BGDMOT history

T830 BGD is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 31,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
31,796 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T830 BGD
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T830 BGD was last recorded at 31,796 miles on 5 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2010: 6,303 miles, lower than 72,922 miles on 8 Jun 2009.

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
31,794 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,796 miles
  • 2025 – 30,017 miles
  • 2024 – 28,141 miles
  • 2023 – 25,801 miles
  • 2022 – 22,501 miles
  • 2021 – 21,624 miles
  • 2018 – 20,525 miles
  • 2017 – 19,541 miles
  • 2016 – 17,280 miles
  • 2015 – 14,027 miles
  • 2014 – 13,154 miles
  • 2013 – 9,762 miles
  • 2012 – 7,983 miles
  • 2010 – 6,546 miles
  • 2009 – 72,922 miles
  • 2008 – 69,298 miles
  • 2007 – 60,676 miles
  • 2006 – 55,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,796 miles
  • AdvisoryLower radiator carrier corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Radiator carrier corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Radiator support corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,796 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    916595205895
    • AdvisoryLower radiator carrier corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail31,794 miles (+1,777)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    524851973286
    • MajorNearside Exhaust system insecure rear silencer rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam reflector (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower radiator carrier corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass30,017 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    208814842339
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator carrier corroded

  4. Fail30,004 miles (+1,863)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    222867430761
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis near front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis near front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator carrier corroded

  5. Pass28,141 miles (+2,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    931576068869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator carrier corroded

  6. Pass25,801 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    761667372058
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded

  7. Fail25,800 miles (+3,299)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,800 miles
    Test number
    333643353058
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support corroded

  8. Pass22,501 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,501 miles
    Test number
    268542645484
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail22,493 miles (+869)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,493 miles
    Test number
    803869219170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass21,624 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    21,624 miles
    Test number
    271218609909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,621 miles (+1,096)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,621 miles
    Test number
    633241546972
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass20,525 miles (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    514785540564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass19,541 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,541 miles
    Test number
    570551447053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass17,280 miles (+3,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,280 miles
    Test number
    727120034620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass14,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    14,027 miles
    Test number
    230043322784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail14,027 miles (+873)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,027 miles
    Test number
    709625381221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass13,154 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,154 miles
    Test number
    488074334193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,762 miles
    Test number
    425719593018
    • 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)

  19. Fail9,762 miles (+1,779)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,762 miles
    Test number
    196294493430
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass7,983 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,983 miles
    Test number
    699254882087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,546 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    6,546 miles
    Test number
    884233560249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail6,303 miles (-66,619)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,303 miles
    Test number
    314666350482
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass72,922 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,922 miles
    Test number
    824159859133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,298 miles (+8,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    562403498180
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

  25. Fail60,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    174304547409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass60,676 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    792874747007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    292624936032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T830 BGD

Does T830 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T830 BGD is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T830 BGD?
The MOT on T830 BGD is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T830 BGD done?
T830 BGD was recorded at 31,796 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026.
Has T830 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T830 BGD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T830 BGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T830 BGD find?
T830 BGD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: lower radiator carrier corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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