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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

K40 BRGMOT history

K40 BRG is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,192 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BRG was last recorded at 74,192 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,429 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
2,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,192 miles
  • 2025 – 73,429 miles
  • 2024 – 73,278 miles
  • 2021 – 73,177 miles
  • 2020 – 72,282 miles
  • 2019 – 65,654 miles
  • 2017 – 65,383 miles
  • 2015 – 64,162 miles
  • 2014 – 63,540 miles
  • 2012 – 58,673 miles
  • 2011 – 54,021 miles
  • 2010 – 50,727 miles
  • 2009 – 46,835 miles
  • 2008 – 40,123 miles
  • 2007 – 34,678 miles
  • 2006 – 33,789 miles
  • 2005 – 32,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,192 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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,192 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    291762616983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,429 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    300427565884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,278 miles (+101)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    395239253535
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,177 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    446568569223
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed along floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed along floor (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass72,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    192632464935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,282 miles (+6,628)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    225517765514
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,654 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    245930268337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    833639987828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,383 miles (+1,221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    440010793569
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel cable broken (repaired during test) (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass64,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,162 miles
    Test number
    268274395442
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail64,162 miles (+622)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,162 miles
    Test number
    509334495134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass63,540 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    185797104178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth sides rear subframe bushes deteriorated
    • NoteHoles in both front floorpans

  13. Fail63,540 miles (+16)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    409738894013
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wheelbearings noisy
    • NoteBoth sides rear subframe bushes deteriorated
    • NoteHoles in both front floorpans

  14. Fail63,524 miles (+4,851)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    326796334070
    • FailureNearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear chassis corroded
    • NoteRear floor pan corroded
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  15. Pass58,673 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    136029842395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass54,021 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    946690551360
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail53,995 miles (+3,268)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,995 miles
    Test number
    919077941371
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass50,727 miles (+3,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    643359540326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slight play

  19. Pass46,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    424464249333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,835 miles (+6,712)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    994644549312
    • Repaired at testFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass40,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,123 miles
    Test number
    290137138338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail40,123 miles (+5,445)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,123 miles
    Test number
    924027238366
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,678 miles (+889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,678 miles
    Test number
    181436147315
    • NoteADVISE N/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

  24. Pass33,789 miles (+1,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,789 miles
    Test number
    162540226301
    • NoteADVISE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS SLIGHT WEAR IN RUBBER BUSHES

  25. Pass32,318 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,318 miles
    Test number
    421287745459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER REAR DRIVE U/J

Questions about K40 BRG

Does K40 BRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BRG is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 BRG?
The MOT on K40 BRG is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BRG done?
K40 BRG was recorded at 74,192 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,056 miles a year.
Has K40 BRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BRG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on K40 BRG 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 K40 BRG find?
K40 BRG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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