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Jaguar XK8

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 3,995 cc

X437 JAHMOT history

X437 JAH is a gold petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

X437 JAH gold Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,738 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 JAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 JAH was last recorded at 47,738 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,517 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,738 miles
  • 2025 – 46,517 miles
  • 2024 – 45,849 miles
  • 2023 – 45,243 miles
  • 2022 – 44,987 miles
  • 2021 – 43,855 miles
  • 2020 – 43,098 miles
  • 2018 – 41,562 miles
  • 2017 – 40,537 miles
  • 2016 – 38,929 miles
  • 2015 – 38,820 miles
  • 2014 – 38,257 miles
  • 2013 – 37,894 miles
  • 2012 – 37,294 miles
  • 2011 – 36,949 miles
  • 2010 – 36,365 miles
  • 2009 – 35,199 miles
  • 2008 – 34,234 miles
  • 2007 – 33,144 miles
  • 2006 – 29,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    525349713654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,738 miles (+1,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    390716185857
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass46,517 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    46,517 miles
    Test number
    755632615941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    390635430225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail45,849 miles (+606)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    669124424370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass45,243 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    523890623060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass44,987 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    420928377813
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,855 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    816590898400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,098 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,098 miles
    Test number
    330302862016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,562 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    391309005642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,537 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    935695320989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,929 miles (+109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,929 miles
    Test number
    240564833173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  13. Pass38,820 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    800288899600
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  14. Fail38,816 miles (+559)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,816 miles
    Test number
    327840801401
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  15. Pass38,257 miles (+363)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    485205724403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan holed and corroded
    • NoteSlight play detected at nearside and offside rear wheels

  16. Pass37,894 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    747973223338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan holed/corroded.
    • NoteOffside front floor pan corroded
    • NoteSlight play felt at nearside and offside rear suspension

  17. Fail37,893 miles (+599)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    548058413374
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan holed/corroded.
    • NoteOffside front floor pan corroded
    • NoteSlight play felt at nearside and offside rear suspension

  18. Pass37,294 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    967359322358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front floor corroded

  19. Fail37,280 miles (+331)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    977188722340
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front floor corroded

  20. Pass36,949 miles (+584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,949 miles
    Test number
    337494431389
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  21. Pass36,365 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,365 miles
    Test number
    490965610394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,199 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,199 miles
    Test number
    501738239253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,234 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    894446348240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,227 miles (+1,083)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    490841848291
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  25. Pass33,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    304501847459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,140 miles (+3,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    581291147244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    483812226196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X437 JAH

Does X437 JAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X437 JAH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X437 JAH?
The MOT on X437 JAH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X437 JAH done?
X437 JAH was recorded at 47,738 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 910 miles a year.
Has X437 JAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 JAH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X437 JAH 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 X437 JAH find?
X437 JAH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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