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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,980 cc

WHR 973MOT history

WHR 973 is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,822 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WHR 973
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WHR 973 was last recorded at 96,822 miles on 16 Aug 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2011: 85,238 miles, lower than 85,254 miles on 17 Jan 2011.

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
96,792 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
1,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,822 miles
  • 2024 – 96,792 miles
  • 2023 – 96,036 miles
  • 2019 – 95,865 miles
  • 2018 – 94,564 miles
  • 2017 – 93,947 miles
  • 2016 – 91,928 miles
  • 2015 – 91,318 miles
  • 2014 – 90,748 miles
  • 2013 – 89,670 miles
  • 2012 – 87,487 miles
  • 2011 – 85,238 miles
  • 2010 – 84,123 miles
  • 2009 – 79,450 miles
  • 2008 – 73,936 miles
  • 2007 – 71,241 miles
  • 2006 – 62,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,822 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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,822 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    494305066333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,792 miles (+756)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    381616615768
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,036 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    160444099915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,865 miles (+1,301)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    466420025043
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass94,564 miles (+617)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,564 miles
    Test number
    696308105725
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on all suspension as being parked up.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass93,947 miles (+2,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,947 miles
    Test number
    841185875454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass91,928 miles (+610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    261360912428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass91,318 miles (+570)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    659166225031
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slighty binding on

  9. Pass90,748 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    329191154007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres smooth on inner edge.

  10. Fail90,744 miles (+1,074)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    238628544079
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres smooth on inner edge.

  11. Pass89,670 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    118304723454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,487 miles (+60)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    465359202002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing more on the inside edge.
    • NoteRear bulb failure message showing - all rear lights operating satisfactorily.

  13. Fail87,427 miles (+2,189)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,427 miles
    Test number
    378594702052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing more on the inside edge.
    • NoteRear bulb failure message showing - all rear lights operating satisfactorily.

  14. Pass85,238 miles (-16)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    507829421053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S/F floor pan rusty
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  15. Fail85,254 miles (+1,131)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    107307911423
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/S/F floor pan rusty
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  16. Pass84,123 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    404702070114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,117 miles (+4,667)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    173451460179
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass79,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    112082829164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,450 miles (+5,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    404211729127
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass73,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    130484698025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,936 miles (+2,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    350594098007
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  22. Pass71,241 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,241 miles
    Test number
    860632827145
    • NoteBoth bottom ball joint boots split
    • NoteChips windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop damaged touching tyre when suspension hanging

  23. Fail71,233 miles (+8,986)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,233 miles
    Test number
    513221327132
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joint boots split
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop damaged touching tyre when suspesion hanging

  24. Pass62,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    774862456012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WHR 973

What vehicle is registration WHR 973 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WHR 973 on a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 WHR 973 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WHR 973 is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on WHR 973?
The MOT on WHR 973 is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WHR 973 done?
WHR 973 was recorded at 96,822 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2026, an average of 1,688 miles a year.
Has WHR 973 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WHR 973 has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on WHR 973 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WHR 973 find?
WHR 973 passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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