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JAGUAR

XK8 · Silver

R731 VDB
MOTExpired
MOT due27 Jul 2022
First reg1 Feb 1998
Mileage134,356 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 August 2025.

PASSED · 28 Jul 2021
Test date28 Jul 2021
Expiry27 Jul 2022
Test number604586502578
Mileage134,356 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipes Corroded
AdvisoryUnderbody Covered In Underseal
FAILED · 4 Mar 2021
Test date4 Mar 2021
Expiry—
Test number782063239125
Mileage134,346 mi
MajorEmissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors to inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisoryunder body corroded
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 23 Dec 2019
Test date23 Dec 2019
Expiry22 Dec 2020
Test number232919936167
Mileage134,178 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Dec 2019
Test date18 Dec 2019
Expiry—
Test number618389864779
Mileage134,154 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jan 2018
Test date15 Jan 2018
Expiry14 Jan 2019
Test number426872802467
Mileage133,243 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear suspension
Advisorycorrosion to nearside and offer side rear wheel archs
AdvisoryRear hand brake cable corroded
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
FAILED · 3 Jan 2018
Test date3 Jan 2018
Expiry—
Test number864126945865
Mileage133,243 mi
FailRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryRear general corrosion to rear suspension
Advisorycorrosion to nearside and offer side rear wheel archs
AdvisoryRear hand brake cable corroded
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
PASSED · 19 Sep 2016
Test date19 Sep 2016
Expiry23 Sep 2017
Test number981953144462
Mileage130,607 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisorygeneral corrosion to rear suspension unit
Advisorycorrosion to both front floors
Advisorygeneral corrosion to front suspenion
Advisorycorrosion to nearside front inner wing
Advisorycorrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel archs
FAILED · 12 Sep 2016
Test date12 Sep 2016
Expiry—
Test number446017090337
Mileage130,483 mi
FailNearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisorygeneral corrosion to rear suspension unit
Advisorycorrosion to both front floors
Advisorygeneral corrosion to front suspenion
Advisorycorrosion to nearside front inner wing
Advisorycorrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel archs
PASSED · 24 Sep 2015
Test date24 Sep 2015
Expiry23 Sep 2016
Test number490693918762
Mileage128,256 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisorygeneral corrosion to rear suspension and subframe
Advisoryfuel pipes corroded
Advisorygeneral corrosion to front suspension and subframe
Advisorycorrosion to nearside wheel arch area
FAILED · 8 Aug 2015
Test date8 Aug 2015
Expiry—
Test number566150125203
Mileage128,239 mi
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredgeneral corrosion to rear suspenion and rear subframe
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Enteredgeneral corrosion to both front floors
User Enteredgeneral corrosion to front suspenion and subframe
User Enteredcorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch area
PASSED · 3 Oct 2012
Test date3 Oct 2012
Expiry2 Oct 2013
Test number397417172472
Mileage231,202 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredfuel pipe cororred rear
PASSED · 10 May 2011
Test date10 May 2011
Expiry13 May 2012
Test number836010131140
Mileage215,093 mi
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 9 May 2011
Test date9 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number718559421127
Mileage215,090 mi
DangerousOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
DangerousOffside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 4 May 2011
Test date4 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number119184321183
Mileage214,815 mi
FailNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry13 May 2011
Test number860124230156
Mileage208,421 mi
User Enteredboth rear lower arm bushes worn
PASSED · 13 Jul 2009
Test date13 Jul 2009
Expiry12 Jul 2010
Test number330594399126
Mileage198,665 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredsome brake pipes covered in underseal
User Enteredrear tyres getting low
User Enteredhandbrake could be better
FAILED · 19 Feb 2009
Test date19 Feb 2009
Expiry—
Test number131420659418
Mileage197,600 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 27 Feb 2008
Test date27 Feb 2008
Expiry26 Feb 2009
Test number561288658050
Mileage163,853 mi
User Enterednsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords showing at test
User Enteredcorrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
User Enteredsteering rack play/wear
User Enteredcorrosion on floorpan subframes subframe and suspension mounts
User Enteredslight travel on footbrake
FAILED · 22 Feb 2008
Test date22 Feb 2008
Expiry—
Test number190873858032
Mileage163,743 mi
DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Enterednsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords showing at test
User Enteredcorrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
User Enteredsteering rack play/wear
User Enteredcorrosion on floorpan subframes subframe and suspension mounts
User Enteredslight travel on footbrake
PASSED · 14 Feb 2007
Test date14 Feb 2007
Expiry13 Feb 2008
Test number931725447013
Mileage132,875 mi
FAILED · 13 Feb 2007
Test date13 Feb 2007
Expiry—
Test number370904047040
Mileage132,869 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
User Enteredbrake pads worn low
User Enteredslight brake judder on front brakes
User Enteredbrake discs slightly worn
User Enteredbrake pipes slightly corroded
User Enteredslight play/wear in rear wheels
User Enteredslight play/wear in steering rack
PASSED · 13 Jan 2006
Test date13 Jan 2006
Expiry12 Jan 2007
Test number284433816078
Mileage94,970 mi
FAILED · 13 Jan 2006
Test date13 Jan 2006
Expiry—
Test number534313716016
Mileage94,790 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)