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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

C8 SSRMOT history

C8 SSR is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 8,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
8,215 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SSR
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 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SSR was last recorded at 8,215 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2011: 177,083 miles, lower than 179,943 miles on 21 May 2010.
  • 14 Dec 2022: 82 miles, lower than 183,062 miles on 20 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
7,120 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,215 miles
  • 2025 – 7,120 miles
  • 2024 – 6,254 miles
  • 2023 – 2,079 miles
  • 2022 – 82 miles
  • 2018 – 183,062 miles
  • 2017 – 182,625 miles
  • 2016 – 181,822 miles
  • 2014 – 181,279 miles
  • 2012 – 179,223 miles
  • 2011 – 177,083 miles
  • 2010 – 179,943 miles
  • 2009 – 164,104 miles
  • 2008 – 155,674 miles
  • 2007 – 145,327 miles
  • 2006 – 132,421 miles
  • 2005 – 113,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,215 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front fog lamp tail tell light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,215 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    8,215 miles
    Test number
    695229045774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass7,120 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    7,120 miles
    Test number
    566895618774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass6,254 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    6,254 miles
    Test number
    364808104594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,079 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    2,079 miles
    Test number
    117264313606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82 miles (-182,980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82 miles
    Test number
    441310099610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,062 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    183,062 miles
    Test number
    807858742041
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp tail tell light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor and chassis areas corroded and weak

  7. Fail183,038 miles (+413)10 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,038 miles
    Test number
    742610900076
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under radiator clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front floor clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner wheel arch clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamp tail tell light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor and chassis areas corroded and weak

  8. Pass182,625 miles (+803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,625 miles
    Test number
    122985284650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  9. Pass181,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    181,822 miles
    Test number
    177669249142
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  10. Fail181,822 miles (+543)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,822 miles
    Test number
    539555605863
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  11. Pass181,279 miles (+2,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    181,279 miles
    Test number
    479525534468
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass179,223 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    179,223 miles
    Test number
    425060242319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,222 miles (+2,139)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,222 miles
    Test number
    257694142107
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear chassis corroded
    • NoteOffside and Nearside door sills corroded

  14. Pass177,083 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    177,083 miles
    Test number
    689982451118
    • NoteRear wheel arches corrosion

  15. Fail177,083 miles (-2,860)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,083 miles
    Test number
    818474041142
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear wheel arches corrosion

  16. Fail179,943 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    321981640107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront floors and innersills corrosion
    • NoteRear wheel arches corrosion

  17. Pass179,943 miles (+15,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    883081840132
    • NoteFront floors and innersills corrosion
    • NoteRear wheel arches corrosion

  18. Pass164,104 miles (+8,430)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    164,104 miles
    Test number
    822800229148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside wiper splitting

  19. Pass155,674 miles (+10,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    155,674 miles
    Test number
    214899408436
    • NoteUnderside of car and floorpans corroded.

  20. Pass145,327 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    145,327 miles
    Test number
    234722957151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,421 miles (+18,515)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    132,421 miles
    Test number
    801662846142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,906 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    942094645159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,898 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    192083645183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C8 SSR

Does C8 SSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SSR is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 SSR?
The MOT on C8 SSR is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 SSR done?
C8 SSR was recorded at 8,215 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
Has C8 SSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SSR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on C8 SSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 SSR find?
C8 SSR passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner.

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