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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

J8 FCVMOT history

J8 FCV is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,869 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FCV was last recorded at 37,869 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,408 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
1,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,869 miles
  • 2025 – 35,408 miles
  • 2024 – 34,489 miles
  • 2023 – 34,261 miles
  • 2022 – 33,739 miles
  • 2019 – 33,396 miles
  • 2018 – 33,154 miles
  • 2017 – 32,559 miles
  • 2016 – 30,691 miles
  • 2015 – 30,462 miles
  • 2014 – 30,111 miles
  • 2013 – 28,930 miles
  • 2012 – 27,824 miles
  • 2011 – 26,518 miles
  • 2010 – 22,498 miles
  • 2008 – 10,426 miles
  • 2007 – 10,383 miles
  • 2006 – 9,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,869 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,869 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    583387881999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,408 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,408 miles
    Test number
    883285651749
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at front of inner sill on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass34,489 miles (+228)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    517422120875
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both)(Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Pass34,261 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    106337603410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,739 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,739 miles
    Test number
    804889712450
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,396 miles (+242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,396 miles
    Test number
    164837838736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass33,154 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,154 miles
    Test number
    910023989995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,559 miles (+1,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,559 miles
    Test number
    916008511223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass30,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    961026229670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,690 miles (+228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    799499506664
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass30,462 miles (+351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,462 miles
    Test number
    588898305130
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass30,111 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,111 miles
    Test number
    739178404157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,930 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    685117363013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,641 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,641 miles
    Test number
    958567133063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,824 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,824 miles
    Test number
    315913852056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,518 miles (+4,020)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    728639251029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  17. Pass22,498 miles (+12,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    460830240023
    • 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)

  18. Pass10,426 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,426 miles
    Test number
    794678458031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,383 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,383 miles
    Test number
    574095767093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,986 miles
    Test number
    714562876020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FCV

Does J8 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FCV is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FCV?
The MOT on J8 FCV is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FCV done?
J8 FCV was recorded at 37,869 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,401 miles a year.
Has J8 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FCV has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on J8 FCV 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 FCV find?
J8 FCV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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