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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

K18 XKRMOT history

K18 XKR is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 2 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,603 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 XKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 XKR was last recorded at 59,603 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2015: 54,432 miles, lower than 54,760 miles on 9 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,255 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
1,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,603 miles
  • 2024 – 59,255 miles
  • 2023 – 58,955 miles
  • 2022 – 58,955 miles
  • 2021 – 58,683 miles
  • 2020 – 58,666 miles
  • 2019 – 58,145 miles
  • 2018 – 57,755 miles
  • 2017 – 56,980 miles
  • 2016 – 56,272 miles
  • 2015 – 54,432 miles
  • 2014 – 54,760 miles
  • 2013 – 53,448 miles
  • 2012 – 52,719 miles
  • 2011 – 51,380 miles
  • 2010 – 48,633 miles
  • 2009 – 46,282 miles
  • 2008 – 43,886 miles
  • 2007 – 39,220 miles
  • 2006 – 34,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condersation (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front head light damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,603 miles (+348)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,603 miles
    Test number
    280754740551
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condersation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,255 miles (+11)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    331174114315
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has condensation in
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components corroded

  3. Fail59,244 miles (+289)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    183119818185
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in bottom of cat. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front pas rack pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both n/s and o/s handbrake cables heavily corroded. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output heavy condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake sticking on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components front and rear heavy surface corrosion.

  4. Pass58,955 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    543680684084
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder side surface corrosion

  5. Fail58,955 miles7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    266537133277
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre's cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder side surface corrosion

  6. Fail58,955 miles (+272)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    349032427082
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFULL underbody and suspension heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross member (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel tight to spin
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    114505723585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross member brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded

  8. Fail58,683 miles (+17)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    179112706118
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded crossmember (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossmember (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded

  9. Pass58,666 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    925927019475
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f rad mounting point

  10. Pass58,145 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    332325685999
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing under body corrosion.

  11. Pass57,755 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    547603248298
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of heavy under body corrosion.

  12. Fail57,740 miles (+760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    908584546551
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle showing signs of heavy under body corrosion.

  13. Pass56,980 miles (+708)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,980 miles
    Test number
    858481663546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  14. Pass56,272 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    396177734157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,432 miles (-328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    187578995049
    • NoteCorrosion around o/s/f cross member
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  16. Pass54,760 miles (+1,312)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    358439294050
    • NoteFront tyres close to limits
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads wearing
    • NoteSlight movement in rear hubs o/s and n/s
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear subframe and arms
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underbody

  17. Pass53,448 miles (+10)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    945441703139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four coil springs corroded.
    • NoteFuel lines starting to corrode.

  18. Fail53,438 miles (+719)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    886825983016
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four coil springs corroded.
    • NoteFuel lines starting to corrode.

  19. Pass52,719 miles (+1,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,719 miles
    Test number
    475373692097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass51,380 miles (+2,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,380 miles
    Test number
    145264081063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass48,633 miles (+2,351)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    572625080063
    • NoteHole in n/s/f floor, not in perscribed area.
    • NoteN/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

  22. Pass46,282 miles (+2,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    700579279011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass43,886 miles (+4,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    314707188058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass39,220 miles (+4,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    811598477051
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front antiroll bar links.

  25. Pass34,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    114579286090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 XKR

Does K18 XKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 XKR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 XKR?
The MOT on K18 XKR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 XKR done?
K18 XKR was recorded at 59,603 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,259 miles a year.
Has K18 XKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 XKR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 XKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 XKR find?
K18 XKR passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condersation, and 6 more.

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