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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

Y8 RGBMOT history

Y8 RGB is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

Y8 RGB blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,914 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 RGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 RGB was last recorded at 128,914 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,848 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
3,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,914 miles
  • 2024 – 128,848 miles
  • 2022 – 128,209 miles
  • 2021 – 128,206 miles
  • 2020 – 127,692 miles
  • 2019 – 127,322 miles
  • 2018 – 125,950 miles
  • 2017 – 124,999 miles
  • 2016 – 124,093 miles
  • 2014 – 120,684 miles
  • 2013 – 117,602 miles
  • 2012 – 111,947 miles
  • 2011 – 107,272 miles
  • 2010 – 101,829 miles
  • 2009 – 96,891 miles
  • 2008 – 89,257 miles
  • 2007 – 75,767 miles
  • 2006 – 61,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,914 miles (+66)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,914 miles
    Test number
    756282813860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,848 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,848 miles
    Test number
    247177930169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail128,793 miles (+584)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,793 miles
    Test number
    164759716826
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,209 miles
    Test number
    856982774965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail128,208 miles (+2)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,208 miles
    Test number
    541830989692
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail128,206 miles (+514)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    444415226712
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,692 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,692 miles
    Test number
    886380377347
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail127,676 miles (+354)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,676 miles
    Test number
    251458501425
    • MajorEmissions not tested DUE TO MISFIRE AND VERY POOR RUNNING (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER TO CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER TO CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    127,322 miles
    Test number
    496114589612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear coil spring welding insufficient
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear coil spring insufficient welding

  10. Fail127,322 miles (+1,372)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,322 miles
    Test number
    228467266414
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached excessive play in lower arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear coil spring welding insufficient
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear coil spring insufficient welding

  11. Pass125,950 miles (+191)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    224678388798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail125,759 miles (+760)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,759 miles
    Test number
    254246465518
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,999 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    512557193613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail124,955 miles (+862)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,955 miles
    Test number
    308004878811
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass124,093 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,093 miles
    Test number
    887443654665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  16. Fail124,093 miles (+3,409)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,093 miles
    Test number
    838050276760
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass120,684 miles (+3,082)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,684 miles
    Test number
    738701514257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front directional tyres fitted backwards
    • NoteAdvise hole due to corrosion in off side front floor

  18. Pass117,602 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,602 miles
    Test number
    619345803263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,097 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,097 miles
    Test number
    875824043074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,947 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,947 miles
    Test number
    195796062072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,937 miles (+4,665)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,937 miles
    Test number
    976130462088
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  22. Pass107,272 miles (+5,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    357154551055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass101,829 miles (+4,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    224344050064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass96,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    334606559030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,891 miles (+7,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    272804259005
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  26. Pass89,257 miles (+13,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    110963658096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,767 miles (+14,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,767 miles
    Test number
    463787447048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,524 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    560483556062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badley worn on inner edge

Questions about Y8 RGB

Does Y8 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 RGB is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 RGB?
The MOT on Y8 RGB is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 RGB done?
Y8 RGB was recorded at 128,914 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
Has Y8 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 RGB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 RGB 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 Y8 RGB find?
Y8 RGB passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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