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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,995 cc

T973 GSPMOT history

T973 GSP is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,390 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 GSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 GSP was last recorded at 87,390 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,618 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
2,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,390 miles
  • 2024 – 86,618 miles
  • 2023 – 85,965 miles
  • 2022 – 85,331 miles
  • 2021 – 84,624 miles
  • 2020 – 83,400 miles
  • 2019 – 83,264 miles
  • 2018 – 83,250 miles
  • 2017 – 81,757 miles
  • 2016 – 80,749 miles
  • 2015 – 78,281 miles
  • 2014 – 78,249 miles
  • 2013 – 72,700 miles
  • 2012 – 64,022 miles
  • 2011 – 55,880 miles
  • 2010 – 48,498 miles
  • 2009 – 41,282 miles
  • 2008 – 35,679 miles
  • 2006 – 32,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,390 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlining hanging down, not yet in driver's view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under body undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,390 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    341759111109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,618 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,618 miles
    Test number
    232432538945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,965 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    811813652979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,331 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    154333402087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,624 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,624 miles
    Test number
    972984144075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,400 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    169898083433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,264 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,264 miles
    Test number
    794626802323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,250 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    258097229376
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlining hanging down, not yet in driver's view
    • AdvisoryUnder body undersealed

  9. Fail83,243 miles (+22)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    909799320299
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlining hanging down, not yet in driver's view
    • AdvisoryUnder body undersealed

  10. Fail83,221 miles (+1,464)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    115086038828
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors (5.2.6)

  11. Pass81,757 miles (+1,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    844384122424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass80,749 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    936192882848
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass78,281 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    118843335046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail78,249 miles (+105)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    346766244303
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail78,144 miles (+5,444)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    857645494161
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass72,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    676508013228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,700 miles (+8,678)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    129367313267
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail64,022 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,022 miles
    Test number
    305430922473
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass64,022 miles (+8,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,022 miles
    Test number
    867270122276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass55,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    209451801208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail55,880 miles (+7,382)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    806700301252
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass48,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,498 miles
    Test number
    643585210215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail48,498 miles (+7,216)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,498 miles
    Test number
    414355110268
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass41,282 miles (+5,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,282 miles
    Test number
    584697819272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass35,679 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    111601928205
    • NoteRusting on sill to floor sections in places

  26. Pass35,636 miles (+3,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    840396608206
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass32,326 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,326 miles
    Test number
    302520156455
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Fail32,147 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,147 miles
    Test number
    824261346228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T973 GSP

Does T973 GSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T973 GSP is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T973 GSP?
The MOT on T973 GSP is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T973 GSP done?
T973 GSP was recorded at 87,390 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,874 miles a year.
Has T973 GSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 GSP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T973 GSP 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 T973 GSP find?
T973 GSP passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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