Jaguar XK8
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc
T977 GDPMOT history
T977 GDP is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 151,976 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,326 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T977 GDP
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T977 GDP was last recorded at 151,976 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 151,444 miles · 27 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 532 miles
- Average per year
- 2,326 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,976 miles
- 2023 – 151,444 miles
- 2022 – 149,514 miles
- 2021 – 148,621 miles
- 2020 – 146,599 miles
- 2019 – 144,471 miles
- 2018 – 143,650 miles
- 2017 – 142,702 miles
- 2016 – 142,141 miles
- 2010 – 140,033 miles
- 2009 – 130,116 miles
- 2008 – 119,432 miles
- 2007 – 119,402 miles
- 2006 – 107,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail151,976 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface rust on outer face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail151,976 miles (+532)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,976 miles
- Test number
- 194919498217
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass151,444 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 151,444 miles
- Test number
- 823018262101
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface rust on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,443 miles (+1,929)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,443 miles
- Test number
- 949859048668
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface rust on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,514 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 149,514 miles
- Test number
- 827269369675
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread on 2mm
Fail149,513 miles (+892)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,513 miles
- Test number
- 632316443437
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread on 2mm
Pass148,621 miles (+2,022)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,621 miles
- Test number
- 374547063704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,599 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 146,599 miles
- Test number
- 940843843564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on body and suspension components
Fail146,599 miles (+2,128)4 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,599 miles
- Test number
- 485043590176
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on body and suspension components
Pass144,471 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,471 miles
- Test number
- 661495750504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,467 miles (+817)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,467 miles
- Test number
- 644466182243
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass143,650 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 143,650 miles
- Test number
- 596604187611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,702 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 142,702 miles
- Test number
- 442724254875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,141 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 142,141 miles
- Test number
- 368177634713
- AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail142,125 miles (+2,092)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,125 miles
- Test number
- 673632570708
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass140,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 140,033 miles
- Test number
- 734590540195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,033 miles (+9,917)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,033 miles
- Test number
- 594713930184
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass130,116 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 130,116 miles
- Test number
- 253801439445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail130,115 miles (+10,683)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,115 miles
- Test number
- 293381839457
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass119,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 119,432 miles
- Test number
- 411669328190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,432 miles (+30)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,432 miles
- Test number
- 691539428144
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass119,402 miles (+12,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 119,402 miles
- Test number
- 122181707184
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass107,215 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 107,215 miles
- Test number
- 830971206136
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T977 GDP
- Does T977 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T977 GDP expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T977 GDP?
- The MOT on T977 GDP expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T977 GDP done?
- T977 GDP was recorded at 151,976 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 2,326 miles a year.
- Has T977 GDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T977 GDP has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T977 GDP 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 T977 GDP find?
- T977 GDP failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 7 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front windscreen washer not working, and 4 more.
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