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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

J8 FCEMOT history

J8 FCE is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2024
Mileage
127,906 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FCE was last recorded at 127,906 miles on 23 May 2023, 2,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,913 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,993 miles
Average per year
1,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,906 miles
  • 2021 – 124,913 miles
  • 2020 – 124,243 miles
  • 2019 – 120,794 miles
  • 2018 – 120,649 miles
  • 2017 – 120,364 miles
  • 2015 – 120,121 miles
  • 2014 – 119,241 miles
  • 2013 – 118,744 miles
  • 2012 – 118,345 miles
  • 2011 – 117,148 miles
  • 2010 – 116,237 miles
  • 2009 – 113,520 miles
  • 2008 – 111,245 miles
  • 2007 – 110,350 miles
  • 2006 – 103,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,906 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,906 miles (+2,993)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,906 miles
    Test number
    558933780181
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass124,913 miles (+670)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    442026563703
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass124,243 miles (+3,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,243 miles
    Test number
    320826243231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass120,794 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,794 miles
    Test number
    520005627872
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail120,779 miles (+130)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,779 miles
    Test number
    824335152067
    • MajorNearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass120,649 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,649 miles
    Test number
    467425331492
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades perished

  7. Pass120,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,364 miles
    Test number
    357501148592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,364 miles (+243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,364 miles
    Test number
    219234325902
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  9. Pass120,121 miles (+509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    335159764124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass119,612 miles (+371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,612 miles
    Test number
    427079205039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  11. Pass119,241 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,241 miles
    Test number
    207114134458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,744 miles (+399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,744 miles
    Test number
    118506653180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,345 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    907288362162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,148 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,148 miles
    Test number
    549278571158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,237 miles (+2,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,237 miles
    Test number
    111680080124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,520 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    293816379411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,245 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,245 miles
    Test number
    982456098045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,350 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    560905897072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    103,300 miles
    Test number
    411012186062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FCE

Does J8 FCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 FCE expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 FCE?
The MOT on J8 FCE expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 FCE done?
J8 FCE was recorded at 127,906 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 1,433 miles a year.
Has J8 FCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FCE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 FCE 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 FCE find?
J8 FCE passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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