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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

K40 RGAMOT history

K40 RGA is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,922 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RGA was last recorded at 138,922 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,225 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,922 miles
  • 2024 – 138,225 miles
  • 2023 – 138,215 miles
  • 2022 – 137,902 miles
  • 2021 – 137,483 miles
  • 2020 – 137,162 miles
  • 2019 – 136,187 miles
  • 2017 – 135,131 miles
  • 2016 – 134,774 miles
  • 2015 – 133,740 miles
  • 2014 – 131,290 miles
  • 2013 – 125,961 miles
  • 2012 – 119,827 miles
  • 2010 – 118,024 miles
  • 2009 – 115,831 miles
  • 2008 – 110,380 miles
  • 2007 – 102,577 miles
  • 2006 – 95,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,922 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    178481002856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,922 miles (+697)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    354438898987
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,225 miles (+10)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,225 miles
    Test number
    123466272591
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven, just above 3mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,215 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,215 miles
    Test number
    723465894660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,902 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,902 miles
    Test number
    175521738898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,483 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    783684046341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,162 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,162 miles
    Test number
    752940298279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,187 miles
    Test number
    112062896225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,187 miles (+1,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,187 miles
    Test number
    486759508985
    • Repaired at testHorn not working replaced blown fuse (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass135,131 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    883178798463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,109 miles (+335)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,109 miles
    Test number
    722066112816
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass134,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    464772475738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,774 miles (+1,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    820418460593
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass133,740 miles (+4)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    219883615106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres flat spots

  15. Fail133,736 miles (+2,446)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,736 miles
    Test number
    786182215185
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass131,290 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,290 miles
    Test number
    338316874122
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front bottom ball joint boot damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  17. Fail131,288 miles (+5,327)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,288 miles
    Test number
    937056274148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front bottom ball joint boot damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  18. Pass125,961 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    298805493079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,827 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    199366292001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,024 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    780976990281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,831 miles
    Test number
    174937299247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,831 miles (+5,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,831 miles
    Test number
    741795299281
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass110,380 miles (+7,803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,380 miles
    Test number
    384577788265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,577 miles (+6,647)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    102,577 miles
    Test number
    773912107377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front floor pan has corrosion hole of 7cm
    • NoteOffside front floor pan has corrosion hole of 3cm

  25. Pass95,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,930 miles
    Test number
    273699486237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RGA

Does K40 RGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 RGA expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 RGA?
The MOT on K40 RGA expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 RGA done?
K40 RGA was recorded at 138,922 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has K40 RGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RGA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 RGA 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 RGA find?
K40 RGA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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