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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

J8 EXXMOT history

J8 EXX is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
131,627 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EXX
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
27 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EXX was last recorded at 131,627 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,360 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
267 miles
Average per year
2,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,627 miles
  • 2025 – 131,360 miles
  • 2024 – 129,667 miles
  • 2023 – 128,825 miles
  • 2022 – 128,144 miles
  • 2021 – 127,158 miles
  • 2020 – 126,588 miles
  • 2019 – 125,282 miles
  • 2018 – 124,878 miles
  • 2017 – 123,729 miles
  • 2016 – 122,392 miles
  • 2015 – 121,118 miles
  • 2014 – 120,345 miles
  • 2013 – 118,970 miles
  • 2012 – 116,627 miles
  • 2011 – 112,328 miles
  • 2010 – 109,018 miles
  • 2009 – 106,981 miles
  • 2008 – 104,323 miles
  • 2007 – 100,345 miles
  • 2006 – 88,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,627 miles (+267)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,627 miles
    Test number
    137493561478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,360 miles (+1,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,360 miles
    Test number
    501263646681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,667 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    129,667 miles
    Test number
    740680092851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,825 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,825 miles
    Test number
    276716761739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,144 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,144 miles
    Test number
    907824958543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,158 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    513070304483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,588 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    942878563280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,282 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    320924058395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,878 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,878 miles
    Test number
    174596620361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    254053870219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,729 miles (+1,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    298232137726
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  12. Pass122,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    798918431343
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit

  13. Fail122,392 miles (+1,274)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    538110715388
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit

  14. Pass121,118 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    956002655066
    • NoteN/s front tyre near limit on edges

  15. Fail121,118 miles (+773)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    685059345090
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteN/s front tyre near limit on edges
    • NoteN/s rear arch/sill corroding
    • NoteSlight foot brake travel

  16. Pass120,345 miles (+1,375)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,345 miles
    Test number
    578712934033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront floor corroded
    • NoteHorn weak
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front inner steering rack end
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside of area

  17. Pass118,970 miles (+2,343)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    766070443036
    • NoteN/s screen cracked
    • NoteNumber plates taped on

  18. Pass116,627 miles (+4,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    189937832491
    • NoteCorrectly spaced number plates stuck on before test

  19. Pass112,328 miles (+3,310)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,328 miles
    Test number
    765102621013
    • NoteHorn poor ;n/s front floor corroding ;customer changed plates at mot station before test

  20. Pass109,018 miles (+2,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,018 miles
    Test number
    580297430088
    • NoteFront floor corroded

  21. Pass106,981 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    340911039011
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.

  22. Fail106,981 miles (+2,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    132841639405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass104,323 miles (+3,978)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    573095008067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteRear axle slight leak

  24. Pass100,345 miles (+2,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,345 miles
    Test number
    200740837476
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass98,128 miles (+9,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    150075107060
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass88,237 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    222848016023
    • AdvisoryBrake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear drive shafts has slight play on the outer constant velocity joints.
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about J8 EXX

Does J8 EXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EXX is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EXX?
The MOT on J8 EXX is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EXX done?
J8 EXX was recorded at 131,627 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,144 miles a year.
Has J8 EXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EXX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 EXX 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 J8 EXX find?
J8 EXX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front floor corroded, and 2 more.

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