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Jaguar XK8

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,995 cc

Y259 WTFMOT history

Y259 WTF is a grey petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

Y259 WTF grey Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
95,534 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 WTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y259 WTF was last recorded at 95,534 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,013 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,534 miles
  • 2022 – 94,013 miles
  • 2021 – 92,824 miles
  • 2020 – 91,786 miles
  • 2019 – 88,904 miles
  • 2018 – 85,222 miles
  • 2017 – 80,261 miles
  • 2016 – 74,855 miles
  • 2015 – 69,517 miles
  • 2014 – 69,430 miles
  • 2012 – 66,589 miles
  • 2011 – 59,862 miles
  • 2010 – 55,447 miles
  • 2009 – 50,672 miles
  • 2008 – 44,157 miles
  • 2007 – 38,856 miles
  • 2006 – 33,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,534 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,534 miles (+1,521)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    420819029771
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass94,013 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,013 miles
    Test number
    280542657089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,009 miles (+1,185)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    938370477277
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,824 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,824 miles
    Test number
    631217075792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,813 miles (+1,027)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,813 miles
    Test number
    714934342399
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass91,786 miles (+2,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    840358492786
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass88,904 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    414542965842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    603250863474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,222 miles (+4,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    148170555952
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass80,261 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    970430936870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,855 miles
    Test number
    333251967681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,855 miles (+5,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,855 miles
    Test number
    970431527596
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass69,517 miles (+87)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    658609925149
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass69,430 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,430 miles
    Test number
    226102944156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,429 miles (+2,840)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    219651544458
    • DangerousHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass66,589 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,589 miles
    Test number
    619135192030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,862 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    747531491038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,447 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    311521290066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,672 miles (+6,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    281980099057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass44,157 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,157 miles
    Test number
    970784798076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,856 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    980703397059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    634594296024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 WTF

Does Y259 WTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 WTF expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 WTF?
The MOT on Y259 WTF expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 WTF done?
Y259 WTF was recorded at 95,534 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has Y259 WTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 WTF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y259 WTF 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 Y259 WTF find?
Y259 WTF failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm fractured; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel, and 2 more.

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