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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T953 JBLMOT history

T953 JBL is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,277 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 JBL was last recorded at 98,277 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,532 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
745 miles
Average per year
2,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,277 miles
  • 2025 – 97,532 miles
  • 2024 – 97,101 miles
  • 2023 – 97,076 miles
  • 2022 – 96,912 miles
  • 2021 – 95,796 miles
  • 2019 – 95,589 miles
  • 2018 – 95,015 miles
  • 2017 – 93,949 miles
  • 2016 – 93,256 miles
  • 2015 – 92,577 miles
  • 2014 – 91,434 miles
  • 2013 – 90,896 miles
  • 2012 – 88,497 miles
  • 2011 – 85,725 miles
  • 2010 – 82,506 miles
  • 2009 – 82,007 miles
  • 2008 – 68,059 miles
  • 2007 – 62,066 miles
  • 2006 – 47,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,277 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar bushes slight play

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,277 miles (+745)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    454589997624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar bushes slight play

  2. Pass97,532 miles (+431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    179659404232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar mounting bushes have slight play

  3. Pass97,101 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    322855156146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,101 miles (+25)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    553912132362
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,076 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    110855620930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,076 miles (+164)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    230168267614
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,912 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    950185625328
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly from transmission selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail96,912 miles (+1,116)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    659776704397
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect both sides (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly from transmission selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,796 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    996218329072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,589 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    502855699513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,589 miles (+574)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    373002941159
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,015 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    977516089840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak

  13. Fail95,014 miles (+1,065)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,014 miles
    Test number
    195360159582
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak

  14. Pass93,949 miles (+693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    267690852487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass93,256 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,256 miles
    Test number
    662631858926
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail93,251 miles (+674)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    135992768248
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18/103y (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass92,577 miles (+1,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,577 miles
    Test number
    789817185198
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass91,434 miles (+538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    935433184138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,896 miles (+2,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    377154333121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail88,497 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,497 miles
    Test number
    307669042111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass88,497 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,497 miles
    Test number
    436009742186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,725 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    465807031114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Fail85,704 miles (+3,198)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    256673631142
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  24. Pass82,506 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    553437120136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,007 miles (+13,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    810804629394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass68,059 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    664436358292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  27. Fail68,059 miles (+5,993)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    351875258271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass62,066 miles (+14,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,066 miles
    Test number
    801733647054
    • 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)

  29. Pass47,671 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,671 miles
    Test number
    140752666072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,625 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    662181666084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment needs adjusting?

Questions about T953 JBL

Does T953 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T953 JBL is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T953 JBL?
The MOT on T953 JBL is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T953 JBL done?
T953 JBL was recorded at 98,277 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,523 miles a year.
Has T953 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 JBL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T953 JBL 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 T953 JBL find?
T953 JBL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy; oil leak, but not excessive transmission; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, and 3 more.

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