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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,196 cc

TAS 421MOT history

TAS 421 is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 27,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
27,687 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAS 421
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAS 421 was last recorded at 27,687 miles on 13 May 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2021: 26,529 miles, lower than 26,941 miles on 8 Jun 2019.

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
27,532 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,687 miles
  • 2025 – 27,532 miles
  • 2024 – 27,220 miles
  • 2023 – 27,073 miles
  • 2022 – 26,767 miles
  • 2021 – 26,529 miles
  • 2019 – 26,941 miles
  • 2018 – 26,877 miles
  • 2017 – 24,703 miles
  • 2016 – 23,900 miles
  • 2015 – 20,100 miles
  • 2014 – 19,322 miles
  • 2013 – 18,241 miles
  • 2012 – 16,517 miles
  • 2010 – 15,364 miles
  • 2009 – 13,696 miles
  • 2008 – 10,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,687 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 Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,687 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    495139297955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,532 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    565369716422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,220 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,220 miles
    Test number
    935755150219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,073 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    195963587582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,767 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    524509112940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,529 miles
    Test number
    996042286451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail26,529 miles (-412)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,529 miles
    Test number
    440092139590
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. Pass26,941 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,941 miles
    Test number
    750028187149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,877 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,877 miles
    Test number
    319830476227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,703 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,703 miles
    Test number
    700157598921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,900 miles
    Test number
    773777677279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,900 miles (+3,800)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,900 miles
    Test number
    104489222969
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass20,100 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,100 miles
    Test number
    289296245157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,322 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    289897464463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,241 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    238686573196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  16. Pass16,517 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,517 miles
    Test number
    129601082030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,364 miles (+1,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,364 miles
    Test number
    294189870280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass13,696 miles (+3,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,696 miles
    Test number
    483897719297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  19. Pass10,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,099 miles
    Test number
    434056228220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAS 421

What vehicle is registration TAS 421 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAS 421 on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAS 421 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAS 421 is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAS 421?
The MOT on TAS 421 is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAS 421 done?
TAS 421 was recorded at 27,687 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 991 miles a year.
Has TAS 421 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAS 421 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on TAS 421 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAS 421 find?
TAS 421 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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