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Jaguar XK8

Grey and Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

J1 RPNMOT history

J1 RPN is a grey and black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

J1 RPN grey Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,436 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J1 RPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J1 RPN was last recorded at 85,436 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,214 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
2,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,436 miles
  • 2025 – 85,214 miles
  • 2024 – 84,520 miles
  • 2023 – 84,015 miles
  • 2022 – 83,253 miles
  • 2021 – 82,416 miles
  • 2020 – 81,708 miles
  • 2019 – 80,951 miles
  • 2018 – 78,960 miles
  • 2017 – 77,040 miles
  • 2016 – 75,726 miles
  • 2015 – 74,031 miles
  • 2014 – 71,979 miles
  • 2012 – 67,529 miles
  • 2011 – 62,223 miles
  • 2010 – 60,125 miles
  • 2009 – 58,025 miles
  • 2008 – 52,006 miles
  • 2007 – 47,238 miles
  • 2006 – 40,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,436 miles
  • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,436 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    312370590347
    • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

  2. Pass85,214 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,214 miles
    Test number
    642073672371
    • AdvisoryEML on

  3. Pass84,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    109207625884
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

  4. Fail84,520 miles (+505)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    551041889256
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

  5. Pass84,015 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    846498750979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,253 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,253 miles
    Test number
    789470176193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,242 miles (+826)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    375868376247
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush dust cover (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass82,416 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    985526321250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,708 miles (+757)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,708 miles
    Test number
    575276162618
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shock absorber bush cover split

  10. Pass80,951 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    557634975128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gaiter damaged (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass78,960 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    238019165214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,040 miles (+1,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    415796780788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in rear suspension at rear wheels

  13. Pass75,726 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,726 miles
    Test number
    403851351787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass74,031 miles (+2,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    977775380351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail71,979 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    385106864276
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S REAR CHASSIS RAIL STARTING TO CORRODE

  16. Pass71,979 miles (+4,450)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    739276964265
    • NoteBOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/S REAR CHASSIS RAIL STARTING TO CORRODE

  17. Pass67,529 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    157685782238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,517 miles (+5,294)2 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    566913382241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
    • NoteN/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE PRESSURE LOW
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DAMAGE

  19. Pass62,223 miles (+2,098)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    519779561259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/s front tyre has deep cuts in side wall.

  20. Pass60,125 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,125 miles
    Test number
    651403560248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass58,025 miles (+6,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    212580599203
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  22. Pass52,006 miles (+4,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,006 miles
    Test number
    112188988226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  23. Pass47,238 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    301519487477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,213 miles (+4,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    100181047118
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre wall
    • NoteSlight play at rear wheel detected at top of wheel

  25. Pass40,336 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    734183066178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    491310236096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J1 RPN

Does J1 RPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J1 RPN is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J1 RPN?
The MOT on J1 RPN is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J1 RPN done?
J1 RPN was recorded at 85,436 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,279 miles a year.
Has J1 RPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J1 RPN has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J1 RPN 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 J1 RPN find?
J1 RPN passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements.

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