Jaguar XK8
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
J8 GXKMOT history
J8 GXK is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 20 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 74,085 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 GXK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 GXK was last recorded at 74,085 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,893 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 192 miles
- Average per year
- 432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,085 miles
- 2025 – 73,893 miles
- 2024 – 73,631 miles
- 2023 – 73,521 miles
- 2022 – 73,483 miles
- 2020 – 73,421 miles
- 2019 – 73,147 miles
- 2018 – 72,804 miles
- 2017 – 72,554 miles
- 2016 – 72,403 miles
- 2015 – 72,237 miles
- 2014 – 72,106 miles
- 2013 – 71,691 miles
- 2012 – 71,153 miles
- 2011 – 70,583 miles
- 2010 – 69,408 miles
- 2009 – 68,884 miles
- 2008 – 67,779 miles
- 2007 – 66,167 miles
- 2006 – 65,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,085 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,085 miles (+192)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 74,085 miles
- Test number
- 418727058435
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass73,893 miles (+262)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 73,893 miles
- Test number
- 500008137990
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass73,631 miles (+110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 73,631 miles
- Test number
- 468277188559
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass73,521 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 73,521 miles
- Test number
- 323598622994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,483 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 73,483 miles
- Test number
- 789458024418
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass73,421 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,421 miles
- Test number
- 567292510445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,147 miles (+343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,147 miles
- Test number
- 230180743374
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass72,804 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,804 miles
- Test number
- 843901601057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,554 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,554 miles
- Test number
- 896341042085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,403 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,403 miles
- Test number
- 822485058008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,237 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 72,237 miles
- Test number
- 539649215163
- NoteCoolant leaks.
- NoteSlight play in both rear hub assembly's.
Fail72,237 miles (+131)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,237 miles
- Test number
- 286868715427
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leaks.
- NoteSlight play in both rear hub assembly's.
Pass72,106 miles (+415)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,106 miles
- Test number
- 265198314175
- 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)
- NoteCoolant leak near throttle body
- NoteSlight play offside rear hub area
Pass71,691 miles (+538)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,691 miles
- Test number
- 547892423187
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres 2.5mm tread depths in areas
Pass71,153 miles (+570)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 71,153 miles
- Test number
- 509923492003
- 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)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass70,583 miles (+1,175)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,583 miles
- Test number
- 917424571082
- 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)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
Pass69,408 miles (+524)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,408 miles
- Test number
- 344938060018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth sides rear tyres 3mm treads depths, and worn on inner shoulders
Pass68,884 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 68,884 miles
- Test number
- 884233119038
- 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)
Pass67,779 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 67,779 miles
- Test number
- 792239408048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,167 miles (+894)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 66,167 miles
- Test number
- 643886517024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 65,273 miles
- Test number
- 522957016036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 GXK
- Does J8 GXK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GXK is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 GXK?
- The MOT on J8 GXK is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 GXK done?
- J8 GXK was recorded at 74,085 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 432 miles a year.
- Has J8 GXK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 GXK has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2015.
- Has the mileage on J8 GXK 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 GXK find?
- J8 GXK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 3 more.
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