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JAGUAR

XK8 · Green

P378 PLW
MOTExpired
MOT due30 Sep 2025
First reg3 Apr 1997
Mileage115,135 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

29 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 19 June 2026.

FAILED · 22 Dec 2025
Test date22 Dec 2025
Expiry
Test number815832407453
Mileage115,135 mi
MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around offside cat area (6.1.2 (a))
MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryheavy underseal applied to underside of vehicle
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisorycondensation in both headlamps
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisoryengine smokey
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2024
Test date1 Oct 2024
Expiry30 Sep 2025
Test number553650680068
Mileage114,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Sep 2023
Test date12 Sep 2023
Expiry14 Sep 2024
Test number450239413223
Mileage110,632 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2022
Test date26 Aug 2022
Expiry14 Sep 2023
Test number738180193118
Mileage106,453 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jul 2022
Test date29 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number798276740000
Mileage106,310 mi
Advisoryengine cover fitted
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2021
Test date14 Sep 2021
Expiry14 Sep 2022
Test number907082036238
Mileage105,229 mi
PASSED · 15 Sep 2020
Test date15 Sep 2020
Expiry14 Sep 2021
Test number981227633618
Mileage98,784 mi
PASSED · 20 May 2019
Test date20 May 2019
Expiry6 Dec 2020
Test number237201495193
Mileage93,766 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 May 2018
Test date17 May 2018
Expiry6 Jun 2019
Test number195821694740
Mileage89,527 mi
PASSED · 2 Jun 2017
Test date2 Jun 2017
Expiry6 Jun 2018
Test number188783618002
Mileage86,186 mi
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play
FAILED · 31 May 2017
Test date31 May 2017
Expiry
Test number836611671322
Mileage86,183 mi
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailParking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 12 May 2016
Test date12 May 2016
Expiry6 Jun 2017
Test number582325349630
Mileage82,843 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
FAILED · 11 May 2016
Test date11 May 2016
Expiry
Test number599389578760
Mileage82,840 mi
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2015
Test date1 Jun 2015
Expiry6 Jun 2016
Test number467232255154
Mileage77,401 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 1 Jun 2015
Test date1 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number288812655478
Mileage77,401 mi
PrsOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 31 May 2014
Test date31 May 2014
Expiry6 Jun 2015
Test number576971554153
Mileage73,719 mi
FAILED · 31 May 2014
Test date31 May 2014
Expiry
Test number406121154172
Mileage73,719 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PrsNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 23 May 2013
Test date23 May 2013
Expiry6 Jun 2014
Test number838943943148
Mileage68,937 mi
PASSED · 7 Jun 2012
Test date7 Jun 2012
Expiry6 Jun 2013
Test number889079152100
Mileage67,766 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 29 May 2012
Test date29 May 2012
Expiry
Test number159660752146
Mileage67,766 mi
FailNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 26 May 2011
Test date26 May 2011
Expiry29 May 2012
Test number228956241106
Mileage66,345 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 27 May 2010
Test date27 May 2010
Expiry29 May 2011
Test number102047040136
Mileage64,837 mi
PASSED · 26 May 2009
Test date26 May 2009
Expiry29 May 2010
Test number472096849137
Mileage61,319 mi
PASSED · 29 May 2008
Test date29 May 2008
Expiry29 May 2009
Test number810400358179
Mileage57,944 mi
PASSED · 29 May 2007
Test date29 May 2007
Expiry29 May 2008
Test number464909947127
Mileage54,692 mi
FAILED · 29 May 2007
Test date29 May 2007
Expiry
Test number240929547480
Mileage54,692 mi
PrsNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PrsOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 30 May 2006
Test date30 May 2006
Expiry29 May 2007
Test number550020356105
Mileage50,073 mi
User EnteredMovement in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes