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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

J8 HLAMOT history

J8 HLA is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,530 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HLA was last recorded at 140,530 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,331 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,199 miles
Average per year
2,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,530 miles
  • 2025 – 139,331 miles
  • 2024 – 138,217 miles
  • 2023 – 136,754 miles
  • 2022 – 135,591 miles
  • 2021 – 133,945 miles
  • 2020 – 132,682 miles
  • 2019 – 130,277 miles
  • 2018 – 123,911 miles
  • 2017 – 118,751 miles
  • 2016 – 112,662 miles
  • 2015 – 111,499 miles
  • 2014 – 108,840 miles
  • 2010 – 107,577 miles
  • 2009 – 104,675 miles
  • 2007 – 99,764 miles
  • 2006 – 94,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,530 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,530 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    944469065933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,331 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,331 miles
    Test number
    698513133234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,217 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,217 miles
    Test number
    959085709956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,754 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    832472250386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,591 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    698943446791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,945 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,945 miles
    Test number
    321190821698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,682 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,682 miles
    Test number
    624924384914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,277 miles (+6,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,277 miles
    Test number
    208314092029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket for cross brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,911 miles
    Test number
    754576489791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension mounting plate corroded

  10. Fail123,911 miles (+5,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,911 miles
    Test number
    804312278537
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension mounting plate corroded

  11. Pass118,751 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    653903374349
    • AdvisoryNearside near side front floor corroded out side a prescribed area

  12. Pass112,662 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    196260396068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,499 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    136800385189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,489 miles (+2,649)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,489 miles
    Test number
    617446525143
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass108,840 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    328876404110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail108,836 miles (+1,259)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,836 miles
    Test number
    697620104144
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass107,577 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    463342110114
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCheck and clean rear hand brake shoes

  18. Fail107,577 miles (+2,902)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    671502610174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCheck and clean rear hand brake shoes

  19. Pass104,675 miles (+4,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    253682519162
    • NoteOil level on min mark

  20. Pass99,764 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    422056897285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,464 miles (+800)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,464 miles
    Test number
    833015677255
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.oil leak
    • NoteInner sill to floors starting to corrode.slight play in o/sn/s rack arms.front pads starting to wear
    • NoteUnder floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points starting to corrode.front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

  22. Fail98,664 miles (+4,500)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    230321527245
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass94,164 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    281602416233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,053 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    140289596198
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about J8 HLA

Does J8 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HLA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HLA?
The MOT on J8 HLA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HLA done?
J8 HLA was recorded at 140,530 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,363 miles a year.
Has J8 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HLA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 HLA 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 HLA find?
J8 HLA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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