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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

C8 NDTMOT history

C8 NDT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,374 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 NDT
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
1 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 NDT was last recorded at 117,374 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,031 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
2,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,374 miles
  • 2025 – 117,031 miles
  • 2024 – 116,591 miles
  • 2023 – 115,212 miles
  • 2022 – 112,236 miles
  • 2021 – 107,282 miles
  • 2020 – 101,737 miles
  • 2019 – 93,605 miles
  • 2018 – 88,988 miles
  • 2017 – 81,620 miles
  • 2013 – 80,076 miles
  • 2012 – 78,815 miles
  • 2011 – 77,331 miles
  • 2010 – 75,896 miles
  • 2009 – 73,953 miles
  • 2008 – 72,896 miles
  • 2007 – 68,993 miles
  • 2006 – 60,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,374 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,374 miles (+343)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,374 miles
    Test number
    277787355492
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,031 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    333856440994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,022 miles (+431)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    514970419411
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,591 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,591 miles
    Test number
    131097997390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,212 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    777159761505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,211 miles (+2,975)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    597583548699
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass112,236 miles (+4,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    706289295565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front footwell floor

  8. Pass107,282 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,282 miles
    Test number
    542688831977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,737 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    475284421487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,605 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    393205204620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,600 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,600 miles
    Test number
    388323346420
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,988 miles (+7,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    863115267814
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  13. Pass81,620 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    857149928188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  14. Pass80,076 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    268720063035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,071 miles (+1,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,071 miles
    Test number
    179737453480
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass78,815 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    799477142015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,782 miles (+1,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    118270642038
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass77,331 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,331 miles
    Test number
    715107341047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,896 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,896 miles
    Test number
    170266750042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,953 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    220789449056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,896 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    303168658073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,993 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    132300247028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    584749756074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 NDT

Does C8 NDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 NDT is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 NDT?
The MOT on C8 NDT is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 NDT done?
C8 NDT was recorded at 117,374 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,747 miles a year.
Has C8 NDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 NDT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 NDT 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 NDT find?
C8 NDT failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 1 more.

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