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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

ARK 335MOT history

ARK 335 is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 51,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,507 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARK 335
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARK 335 was last recorded at 51,507 miles on 29 May 2026, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,939 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,507 miles
  • 2025 – 50,939 miles
  • 2024 – 50,904 miles
  • 2023 – 50,812 miles
  • 2022 – 50,760 miles
  • 2021 – 50,699 miles
  • 2019 – 50,521 miles
  • 2018 – 50,356 miles
  • 2017 – 49,305 miles
  • 2015 – 47,973 miles
  • 2014 – 45,781 miles
  • 2013 – 44,815 miles
  • 2012 – 41,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,507 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,507 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    792866426565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,939 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    255910588030
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail50,939 miles (+35)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    689166400008
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass50,904 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    704850804192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,812 miles (+52)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,812 miles
    Test number
    612584235387
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass50,760 miles (+61)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    418646057607
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass50,699 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,699 miles
    Test number
    642853111762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,521 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    663746499451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,356 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    655949198879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass49,305 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,305 miles
    Test number
    429992020636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,973 miles (+2,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    490519959155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass45,781 miles (+966)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    176356794284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnderbody sealant applied covering brake pipes
  13. Pass44,815 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,815 miles
    Test number
    108792383250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass41,561 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,561 miles
    Test number
    558547302322
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside rear exh hanger over axle lose

Questions about ARK 335

What vehicle is registration ARK 335 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARK 335 on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Apr 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 ARK 335 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ARK 335 is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ARK 335?
The MOT on ARK 335 is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ARK 335 done?
ARK 335 was recorded at 51,507 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 733 miles a year.
Has ARK 335 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ARK 335 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on ARK 335 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 ARK 335 find?
ARK 335 passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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