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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,248 cc

X8 RTSMOT history

X8 RTS is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 25 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2022
Mileage
90,522 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X8 RTS was last recorded at 90,522 miles on 28 Dec 2022, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2013: 53,680 miles, lower than 56,374 miles on 19 Nov 2013.

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
88,625 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,897 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,522 miles
  • 2021 – 88,625 miles
  • 2020 – 87,093 miles
  • 2019 – 83,778 miles
  • 2018 – 81,260 miles
  • 2017 – 74,798 miles
  • 2016 – 71,003 miles
  • 2015 – 65,926 miles
  • 2014 – 59,431 miles
  • 2013 – 53,680 miles
  • 2012 – 53,448 miles
  • 2011 – 49,926 miles
  • 2010 – 45,032 miles
  • 2009 – 42,506 miles
  • 2008 – 39,323 miles
  • 2007 – 33,752 miles
  • 2006 – 28,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,522 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake discs all-round corroded.
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/side front floor pan and inner sill front to rear.
  • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated on dash.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill/ floor pan front corroded not with in prescribed area and not effecting braking or steering.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering wheel bearings.

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,522 miles (+1,897)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    323073483663
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs all-round corroded.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/side front floor pan and inner sill front to rear.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated on dash.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill/ floor pan front corroded not with in prescribed area and not effecting braking or steering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering wheel bearings.

  2. Pass88,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,625 miles
    Test number
    942774063556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal to flexible brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,625 miles (+1,532)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,625 miles
    Test number
    528293184057
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal to flexible brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,093 miles (+3,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    891068077358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall perrished

  5. Pass83,778 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    645094823025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,260 miles (+6,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    177279037889
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under nearside front wheel arch behind brake pipe
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

  7. Pass74,798 miles (+3,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,798 miles
    Test number
    464708666609
    • AdvisoryBoth font inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front inner wheel arch / front chassis rail
    • AdvisoryHoled corrosion offside front inner sill - outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPlay from offside rear wheel bearing close to excess

  8. Pass71,003 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    816580166821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,926 miles (+6,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    840902145739
    • AdvisoryN/S/F chassis rail starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  10. Pass59,431 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    407724904302
    • NoteNSF shock absorber lower bush worn
    • NoteCorrosion to NSF chassis rail

  11. Fail59,431 miles (+5,751)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    407454804316
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF shock absorber lower bush worn
    • NoteCorrosion to NSF chassis rail

  12. Pass53,680 miles (-2,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,680 miles
    Test number
    255624123390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail56,374 miles (+2,926)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,374 miles
    Test number
    665353223340
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,448 miles (+3,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    819355412293
    • 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)

  15. Pass49,926 miles (+4,894)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    638289541282
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteCorrosion in offside front inner wing.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven and low on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneven and low on inner edge.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass45,032 miles (+2,526)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    430248710252
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass42,506 miles (+3,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,506 miles
    Test number
    670366349288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass39,323 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,323 miles
    Test number
    620012948213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,752 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    194557547245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,217 miles (+2,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    383964246474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass26,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    683167166015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X8 RTS

Does X8 RTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 RTS expired on 15 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 RTS?
The MOT on X8 RTS expired on 15 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 RTS done?
X8 RTS was recorded at 90,522 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2022, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has X8 RTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RTS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 RTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 RTS find?
X8 RTS failed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2022 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan.; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch area.; brake discs all-round corroded., and 6 more.

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