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Jaguar XK8

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

298 TPMOT history

298 TP is a yellow petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

298 TP yellow Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,472 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
298 TP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

298 TP was last recorded at 53,472 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2025: 53,472 miles, lower than 53,473 miles on 5 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,472 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,472 miles
  • 2025 – 53,472 miles
  • 2024 – 53,473 miles
  • 2022 – 53,470 miles
  • 2021 – 52,223 miles
  • 2020 – 50,027 miles
  • 2019 – 49,397 miles
  • 2018 – 49,109 miles
  • 2017 – 48,862 miles
  • 2016 – 47,816 miles
  • 2015 – 47,175 miles
  • 2014 – 46,203 miles
  • 2013 – 45,479 miles
  • 2012 – 43,387 miles
  • 2011 – 42,934 miles
  • 2010 – 42,749 miles
  • 2009 – 42,117 miles
  • 2008 – 35,763 miles
  • 2007 – 27,135 miles
  • 2006 – 23,246 miles
  • 2005 – 21,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,472 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty switch sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass deteriorated

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,472 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    726593778105
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty switch sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass deteriorated

  2. Pass53,472 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    577698723620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,473 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,473 miles
    Test number
    769120174827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,471 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    705002247838
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail53,470 miles (+1,247)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    546070058768
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass52,223 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    407608817186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,027 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    315780389699
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,397 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    434612041788
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,109 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    900674519836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,862 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    525331029310
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass47,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    239171378526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail47,816 miles (+641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    451814245808
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass47,175 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,175 miles
    Test number
    522884860885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass46,203 miles (+724)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,203 miles
    Test number
    205806504262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorating

  15. Pass45,479 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,479 miles
    Test number
    326415003484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass43,387 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    915436602299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,934 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    775370031285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,749 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    710168150269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,117 miles (+6,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    253672659210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,763 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,763 miles
    Test number
    990356348236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,135 miles (+3,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    221853837227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,246 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,246 miles
    Test number
    470267156213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,400 miles
    Test number
    572740026292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 298 TP

What vehicle is registration 298 TP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 298 TP on a yellow petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 298 TP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 298 TP is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 298 TP?
The MOT on 298 TP is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 298 TP done?
298 TP was recorded at 53,472 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,557 miles a year.
Has 298 TP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 298 TP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 298 TP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 298 TP find?
298 TP passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty switch sticking; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside wing mirror glass deteriorated.

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