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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

K31 HTEMOT history

K31 HTE is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,488 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 HTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 HTE was last recorded at 101,488 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,485 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,488 miles
  • 2024 – 101,294 miles
  • 2023 – 98,188 miles
  • 2022 – 98,054 miles
  • 2021 – 98,039 miles
  • 2020 – 98,016 miles
  • 2018 – 98,000 miles
  • 2017 – 97,974 miles
  • 2015 – 97,298 miles
  • 2014 – 94,816 miles
  • 2013 – 92,324 miles
  • 2012 – 90,487 miles
  • 2011 – 88,796 miles
  • 2010 – 86,744 miles
  • 2009 – 82,224 miles
  • 2008 – 72,883 miles
  • 2007 – 67,784 miles
  • 2006 – 59,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,488 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    269714426454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail101,485 miles (+191)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,485 miles
    Test number
    668198519438
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass101,294 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,294 miles
    Test number
    887320538314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,188 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    531951750866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,054 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,054 miles
    Test number
    101786034952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,039 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    874123897218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,016 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    992055811093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,000 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,000 miles
    Test number
    481621066026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,974 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    603222979457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,298 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    938497966825
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail97,292 miles (+2,476)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    133089064257
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass94,816 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,816 miles
    Test number
    486471024312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,324 miles (+1,837)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    456334843318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside and Offside rear subframe brackets corroding
    • NoteNearside headlamp main beam bowl deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear inner sill starting to corrode

  14. Pass90,487 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    637300642335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,438 miles (+1,642)2 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,438 miles
    Test number
    146322632366
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor corroded and has hole
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded

  16. Pass88,796 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    225196341342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    520133930387
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail86,744 miles (+4,520)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    602283130315
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass82,224 miles (+112)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    702310959277
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f lower ball joint

  20. Fail82,112 miles (+9,229)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    141020549277
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail72,883 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,883 miles
    Test number
    311399648224
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass72,883 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,883 miles
    Test number
    753259448278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    690078147295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,784 miles (+7,810)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    212486547263
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass59,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    683531936248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 HTE

Does K31 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 HTE is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 HTE?
The MOT on K31 HTE is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 HTE done?
K31 HTE was recorded at 101,488 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 2,131 miles a year.
Has K31 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 HTE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 HTE 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 K31 HTE find?
K31 HTE passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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