JAGUAR XK8 J3MWG has 27 MOTs

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This 1997 JAGUAR XK8 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 75,899 miles 1 day ago on Monday 1st June 2026 at 11:30.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 31st May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J3MWG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST MAY 202775,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH MAY 202675,897 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND MAY 202416TH MAY 202575,707 MI
PASSED5TH MAY 202316TH MAY 202475,434 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated O/s/f Ball Joint Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH MAY 202375,434 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Tyre At 1,6mm Or Below(245/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MINOR - Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated O/s/f Ball Joint Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH MAY 202216TH MAY 202375,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm Remaining 245/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm Remaining 245/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH MAY 202116TH MAY 202273,915 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm: Ball Joint Dust Cover Has Pin Hole,but Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20202ND FEBRUARY 202171,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED31ST JANUARY 202071,743 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20182ND MAY 201965,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Smeary
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Indicator Slight Discoloured
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorber Bush Has Play
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Has Play
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bush Perished
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Springs Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED3RD MAY 20172ND MAY 201860,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Cracked On Sidewalls
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Very Noisey
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode
PASSED26TH APRIL 201628TH APRIL 201758,136 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edges
FAILED26TH APRIL 201658,136 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  3. FAIL - Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Inner Edges
PASSED29TH APRIL 201528TH APRIL 201657,952 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Cracking Slightly
PASSED29TH APRIL 201428TH APRIL 201557,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED22ND APRIL 201323RD APRIL 201456,389 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED18TH APRIL 201223RD APRIL 201352,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED17TH APRIL 201252,769 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED19TH APRIL 201123RD APRIL 201252,363 MI
FAILED19TH APRIL 201152,361 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED13TH APRIL 201023RD APRIL 201151,325 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED16TH APRIL 200923RD APRIL 201050,855 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 200823RD APRIL 200949,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED18TH APRIL 200849,572 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED18TH APRIL 200723RD APRIL 200849,074 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 200623RD APRIL 200748,258 MI
FAILED21ST APRIL 200648,258 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J3MWG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

J3MWG MOT Comments

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J3MWG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 75,899 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,617 miles

J3MWG FAQs

This Jaguar Xk8 with registration J3MWG was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 75,899 miles, so this Jaguar has travelled an average of 2,617 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Jaguar Xk8 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J3MWG has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Jaguar Xk8 has had 40 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Jaguar Xk8 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J3MWG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 J3MWG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J3MWG Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 J3MWG does have Tax. Read more

When does J3MWG Tax expire?

The current Tax for J3MWG will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J3MWG MOT expire?

The current MOT for J3MWG will expire in 12 months on Monday 31st May 2027. Read more

When did J3MWG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J3MWG was on Monday 1st June 2026 at 11:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J3MWG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J3MWG we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J3MWG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J3MWG we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J3MWG?

J3MWG is registered as a 1997 Jaguar Xk8. Read more

How many miles has J3MWG done?

The odometer reading for J3MWG at the last MOT in June 2026 was 75,899 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,617 miles per year. Read more

How old is J3MWG?

The vehicle J3MWG was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Monday 20th October 1997. Read more

What colour is J3MWG?

The official colour of J3MWG is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does J3MWG have?

J3MWG has a 4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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