Jaguar logo

Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

C8 ABEMOT history

C8 ABE is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,407 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,902 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for C8 ABE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ABE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ABE was last recorded at 105,407 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,449 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
2,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,407 miles
  • 2024 – 104,449 miles
  • 2023 – 103,933 miles
  • 2022 – 103,180 miles
  • 2021 – 102,169 miles
  • 2020 – 98,680 miles
  • 2019 – 97,028 miles
  • 2018 – 92,665 miles
  • 2017 – 88,011 miles
  • 2016 – 82,294 miles
  • 2015 – 78,883 miles
  • 2014 – 73,407 miles
  • 2013 – 70,807 miles
  • 2012 – 65,594 miles
  • 2011 – 59,724 miles
  • 2010 – 56,699 miles
  • 2009 – 54,917 miles
  • 2008 – 52,594 miles
  • 2007 – 48,927 miles
  • 2006 – 47,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,407 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,407 miles
    Test number
    258119355629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,449 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    309092764512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,933 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    176088250232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,180 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    391029896913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,169 miles (+3,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    202365058395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    778560071272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,680 miles (+1,652)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    666924361249
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass97,028 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,028 miles
    Test number
    880945620109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,665 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    395608859599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,011 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,011 miles
    Test number
    195413097153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,294 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    822819126814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,883 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    410141069497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,407 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    425388454083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass70,807 miles (+5,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,807 miles
    Test number
    188621853455
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass65,594 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    838933852014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass59,724 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    455333551031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass56,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    961915620001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,699 miles (+1,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    121311920066
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass54,917 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    510257229016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,594 miles (+3,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    934805528022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass48,927 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    661984127057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    340110936001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    200090536001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 ABE

Does C8 ABE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ABE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ABE?
The MOT on C8 ABE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ABE done?
C8 ABE was recorded at 105,407 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,902 miles a year.
Has C8 ABE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ABE has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 ABE 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 C8 ABE find?
C8 ABE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

Related registrations

Browse all C8A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.