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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

538 JOHMOT history

538 JOH is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 5 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 70,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,009 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
538 JOH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

538 JOH was last recorded at 70,009 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,002 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,009 miles
  • 2024 – 69,530 miles
  • 2023 – 69,392 miles
  • 2022 – 69,000 miles
  • 2021 – 68,800 miles
  • 2020 – 68,545 miles
  • 2019 – 68,495 miles
  • 2018 – 67,702 miles
  • 2017 – 66,897 miles
  • 2016 – 65,341 miles
  • 2015 – 64,301 miles
  • 2014 – 63,164 miles
  • 2013 – 61,687 miles
  • 2012 – 60,156 miles
  • 2011 – 59,076 miles
  • 2010 – 58,264 miles
  • 2009 – 56,422 miles
  • 2008 – 54,442 miles
  • 2007 – 52,442 miles
  • 2006 – 49,843 miles
  • 2005 – 46,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,009 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,009 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    478224429231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail70,002 miles (+472)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    303903290610
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass69,530 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    327318951753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,392 miles (+392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    876408584860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,000 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,000 miles
    Test number
    563812029828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,969 miles (+169)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    149763516912
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,800 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    121433591632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,545 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    270844715480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

  9. Pass68,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    570913131860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,495 miles (+793)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    867046667961
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,702 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    282468505176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Fail67,692 miles (+795)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    585140695454
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT AND REAR WISH BONE SECURING BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system FLEXY TO HUB (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,897 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,897 miles
    Test number
    366335313577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail66,893 miles (+1,552)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,893 miles
    Test number
    517560232243
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass65,341 miles (+1,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    256447419912
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

  16. Pass64,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    569859703040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn at inner edge

  17. Fail64,301 miles (+1,137)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,301 miles
    Test number
    454111412827
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn at inner edge

  18. Pass63,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    466058704493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,156 miles (+1,469)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    446998204400
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass61,687 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,687 miles
    Test number
    885495013328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,156 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    475943902395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,076 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    938248201300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,264 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    380180200343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,422 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    532079799218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,442 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    913508108382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,442 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,442 miles
    Test number
    212660917374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSidewall damage to nearside front tyre

  27. Fail52,442 miles (+2,599)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,442 miles
    Test number
    754960317369
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSidewall damage to nearside front tyre

  28. Pass49,843 miles (+3,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    483617006401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass46,546 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    354836705319
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about 538 JOH

What vehicle is registration 538 JOH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 538 JOH on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 5 Nov 1998. 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 538 JOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 538 JOH is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 538 JOH?
The MOT on 538 JOH is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 538 JOH done?
538 JOH was recorded at 70,009 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,169 miles a year.
Has 538 JOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 538 JOH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 538 JOH 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 538 JOH find?
538 JOH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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