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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 6,063 cc

V8 SONMOT history

V8 SON is a black petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,529 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 SON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee SRT-8 A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,063 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 SON was last recorded at 96,529 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,781 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,748 miles
Average per year
5,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,529 miles
  • 2025 – 93,781 miles
  • 2024 – 90,372 miles
  • 2023 – 86,904 miles
  • 2022 – 86,312 miles
  • 2021 – 81,919 miles
  • 2020 – 76,350 miles
  • 2019 – 69,237 miles
  • 2018 – 60,912 miles
  • 2017 – 50,879 miles
  • 2016 – 43,721 miles
  • 2015 – 35,944 miles
  • 2014 – 32,280 miles
  • 2013 – 28,360 miles
  • 2012 – 24,264 miles
  • 2011 – 18,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,529 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm and perished.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear wheel, slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake , just past gradient test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,529 miles (+2,748)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    654849730204
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm and perished.

  2. Pass93,781 miles (+3,409)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    884914982968
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads just starting to get low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 3mm

  3. Pass90,372 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,372 miles
    Test number
    324409532008
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads low

  4. Pass86,904 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    678220633588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,312 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    387311628803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tramp bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,298 miles (+4,379)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    426897493141
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  7. Pass81,919 miles (+5,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    613502816172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel, slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake , just past gradient test
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front, lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,350 miles (+7,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    482310501781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel, slight play.
    • AdvisoryParking brake , just past gradient test

  9. Pass69,237 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    630082705474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail69,237 miles (+8,325)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,237 miles
    Test number
    701968908114
    • DangerousOffside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (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 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coils springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass60,912 miles (+10,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    857084399515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in centre of tyre

  12. Pass50,879 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,879 miles
    Test number
    468491330936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    891720077247
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Corroded Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail43,721 miles (+7,777)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    873612463563
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust In Corroded Condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,944 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    445247655013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,280 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,280 miles
    Test number
    347715354049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    326824663057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,360 miles (+4,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    657284363053
    • 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)

  19. Pass24,264 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,264 miles
    Test number
    789437262039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass18,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    446920171004
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Questions about V8 SON

Does V8 SON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 SON is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 SON?
The MOT on V8 SON is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 SON done?
V8 SON was recorded at 96,529 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,046 miles a year.
Has V8 SON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 SON has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 SON 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 V8 SON find?
V8 SON passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear tyres 3mm and perished..

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