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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

A14 XXKMOT history

A14 XXK is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,217 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 XXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 XXK was last recorded at 134,217 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,595 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,622 miles
Average per year
3,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,217 miles
  • 2025 – 132,595 miles
  • 2024 – 130,226 miles
  • 2023 – 128,519 miles
  • 2022 – 128,081 miles
  • 2021 – 126,347 miles
  • 2020 – 125,960 miles
  • 2019 – 124,396 miles
  • 2018 – 120,582 miles
  • 2017 – 114,489 miles
  • 2016 – 109,888 miles
  • 2015 – 104,229 miles
  • 2014 – 97,634 miles
  • 2013 – 86,357 miles
  • 2012 – 71,939 miles
  • 2011 – 71,434 miles
  • 2010 – 70,957 miles
  • 2008 – 69,881 miles
  • 2007 – 67,102 miles
  • 2006 – 56,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,217 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Underside of vehicle and components covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,217 miles (+1,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    116057904216
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass132,595 miles (+2,369)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,595 miles
    Test number
    333983730018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor excessively damaged / corroded but is not considered a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to excess inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  3. Pass130,226 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,226 miles
    Test number
    779162903048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,519 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    757805021715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,081 miles (+1,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,081 miles
    Test number
    486965372044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  6. Pass126,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,347 miles
    Test number
    630961683132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components covered in underseal

  7. Fail126,347 miles (+387)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,347 miles
    Test number
    197497727546
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components covered in underseal

  8. Pass125,960 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,960 miles
    Test number
    933415448508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,396 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    591298404901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,582 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,582 miles
    Test number
    160554145874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,489 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    688323120687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,888 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    732275719089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,229 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,229 miles
    Test number
    937882455180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail104,186 miles (+6,552)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,186 miles
    Test number
    105930945130
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,634 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,634 miles
    Test number
    199259134111
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased, unable to inspect properly
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc hasslight runout
    • NoteRear sub frame mounts deteriorated slightly
    • NoteSlight play in both driveshaft ujs

  16. Fail97,626 miles (+11,269)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,626 miles
    Test number
    657279034182
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased, unable to inspect properly
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc hasslight runout
    • NoteRear sub frame mounts deteriorated slightly
    • NoteSlight play in both driveshaft ujs

  17. Pass86,357 miles (+14,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,357 miles
    Test number
    635164333192
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass71,939 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,939 miles
    Test number
    285301632163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,434 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    905198271129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass70,957 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    493357210192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,881 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    923537138311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,102 miles (+11,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    883880097269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,044 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    330320826212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    811118836067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 XXK

Does A14 XXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 XXK is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 XXK?
The MOT on A14 XXK is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 XXK done?
A14 XXK was recorded at 134,217 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
Has A14 XXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 XXK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on A14 XXK 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 XXK find?
A14 XXK passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + undersealed; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavily perished; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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