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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

AEL 81MOT history

AEL 81 is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

AEL 81 red Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,555 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AEL 81
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AEL 81 was last recorded at 75,555 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,232 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,555 miles
  • 2025 – 74,232 miles
  • 2024 – 72,802 miles
  • 2023 – 70,789 miles
  • 2022 – 69,051 miles
  • 2021 – 66,753 miles
  • 2020 – 65,435 miles
  • 2019 – 63,302 miles
  • 2018 – 60,275 miles
  • 2017 – 58,191 miles
  • 2016 – 55,638 miles
  • 2015 – 53,227 miles
  • 2014 – 50,633 miles
  • 2013 – 48,356 miles
  • 2012 – 46,251 miles
  • 2011 – 44,509 miles
  • 2010 – 41,056 miles
  • 2009 – 39,535 miles
  • 2008 – 37,529 miles
  • 2007 – 35,218 miles
  • 2006 – 31,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,555 miles (+1,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    828124729717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,232 miles (+1,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    740279979785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    134953622377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,802 miles (+2,013)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    636486720428
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass70,789 miles (+1,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    443979113906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass69,051 miles (+2,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    255693753764
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  7. Pass66,753 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    317429225689
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  8. Pass65,435 miles (+2,133)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,435 miles
    Test number
    244148149449
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,302 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,302 miles
    Test number
    157424121322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,275 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,275 miles
    Test number
    255033401368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,191 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    749228293873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,638 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    915886886010
    • AdvisoryHeavy 'sweating' of power steering fluid, borders on leakage

  13. Pass53,227 miles (+2,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,227 miles
    Test number
    165432965173
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to limit- centre of treads

  14. Pass50,633 miles (+2,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,633 miles
    Test number
    156558664178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass48,356 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    999355163118
    • NotePlay in offside rear hub
    • NoteUnable to view all brakes for wear

  16. Fail48,356 miles (+2,105)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    486223763195
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlay in offside rear hub
    • NoteUnable to view all brakes for wear

  17. Pass46,251 miles (+1,742)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,251 miles
    Test number
    585840662143
    • NotePower steering hose sweating
    • NoteSlight play- offside rear hub/area
    • NoteUnable to fully view all brakes for wear eg. front inner pads

  18. Pass44,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    316019051176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,509 miles (+3,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,509 miles
    Test number
    727369751199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass41,056 miles (+1,521)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    533901240010
    • NoteSlight rear wheels play (suspension) esp. offside

  21. Pass39,535 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    791712649062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    133368938433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,529 miles (+2,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    184147338436
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,218 miles (+3,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    914204247085
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    873345706045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AEL 81

What vehicle is registration AEL 81 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AEL 81 on a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 2000. 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 AEL 81 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AEL 81 is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on AEL 81?
The MOT on AEL 81 is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AEL 81 done?
AEL 81 was recorded at 75,555 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has AEL 81 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AEL 81 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on AEL 81 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 AEL 81 find?
AEL 81 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mount; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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