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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

A14 XKCMOT history

A14 XKC is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 21 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 83,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
83,049 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 XKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 XKC was last recorded at 83,049 miles on 19 May 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,873 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,049 miles
  • 2025 – 82,873 miles
  • 2024 – 82,487 miles
  • 2023 – 82,318 miles
  • 2022 – 81,751 miles
  • 2021 – 81,345 miles
  • 2020 – 80,518 miles
  • 2019 – 78,415 miles
  • 2018 – 76,819 miles
  • 2017 – 74,965 miles
  • 2016 – 72,322 miles
  • 2015 – 69,008 miles
  • 2014 – 66,138 miles
  • 2013 – 63,860 miles
  • 2011 – 62,209 miles
  • 2010 – 57,647 miles
  • 2009 – 54,974 miles
  • 2008 – 54,508 miles
  • 2007 – 50,110 miles
  • 2006 – 46,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,049 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,049 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    83,049 miles
    Test number
    355043431943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,873 miles (+386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    182084449363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,487 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    268179557066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (4) Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass82,318 miles (+567)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,318 miles
    Test number
    284319968367
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,751 miles (+406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,751 miles
    Test number
    821358239511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    323822522496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail81,345 miles (+827)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,345 miles
    Test number
    402263371756
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass80,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    284332713100
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,518 miles (+2,103)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    593545852347
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,415 miles (+1,596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    78,415 miles
    Test number
    391331742793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Pass76,819 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    521750581958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,815 miles (+1,850)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    706991324713
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass74,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,965 miles
    Test number
    207890519678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,965 miles (+2,643)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,965 miles
    Test number
    467256941150
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  15. Pass72,322 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    307308435184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,317 miles (+3,309)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    699794376929
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass69,008 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    157967095478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,004 miles (+2,866)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    776591395060
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass66,138 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    515844464034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail66,136 miles (+2,276)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    448162964026
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread on legal limit 1.6mm

  21. Pass63,860 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    978454693072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,209 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,209 miles
    Test number
    949021981070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,647 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    684608250009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,974 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    170044259455
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play at nearside & offside rear wheel
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  25. Fail54,974 miles (+466)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    170154459019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play at nearside & offside rear wheel
    • NoteWipers smearing screen

  26. Pass54,508 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    843689018272
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner tread worn low,recommend renewal of tyre
    • NoteSlight play to offside of steering rack end

  27. Fail54,503 miles (+4,393)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    410579418209
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner tread worn low,recommend renewal of tyre
    • NoteSlight play to offside of steering rack end

  28. Pass50,110 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,110 miles
    Test number
    180248827279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass46,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    333972126273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 XKC

Does A14 XKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 XKC is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 XKC?
The MOT on A14 XKC is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 XKC done?
A14 XKC was recorded at 83,049 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has A14 XKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 XKC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on A14 XKC 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 A14 XKC find?
A14 XKC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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