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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,196 cc

K88 DTSMOT history

K88 DTS is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,434 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 DTS was last recorded at 109,434 miles on 26 May 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,384 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,434 miles
  • 2025 – 109,384 miles
  • 2024 – 108,855 miles
  • 2023 – 107,068 miles
  • 2022 – 105,842 miles
  • 2021 – 103,447 miles
  • 2020 – 99,253 miles
  • 2019 – 98,217 miles
  • 2017 – 97,724 miles
  • 2016 – 97,705 miles
  • 2015 – 97,509 miles
  • 2013 – 94,475 miles
  • 2012 – 91,053 miles
  • 2011 – 87,240 miles
  • 2009 – 64,282 miles
  • 2008 – 58,493 miles
  • 2007 – 45,299 miles
  • 2006 – 34,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,434 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,434 miles (+50)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    264445227578
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,384 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    562824099946
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail109,369 miles (+35)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,369 miles
    Test number
    569733993204
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail109,334 miles (+479)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    873559107528
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative driver control for both (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,855 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,855 miles
    Test number
    201654413923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,068 miles (+1,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    241390779765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass105,842 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    122954941654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,447 miles (+4,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    456047479097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (rear subframe mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass99,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,253 miles
    Test number
    853325568580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail99,253 miles (+1,036)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,253 miles
    Test number
    268112904993
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass98,217 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    925956598989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,724 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    874099890059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,705 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    584133433860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,509 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    915722335139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,475 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    199338323263
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear drive shaft joints have slight play
  16. Pass94,475 miles (+3,422)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    358748323401
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteRear drive shaft joints have slight play
  17. Pass91,053 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    268561632201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,240 miles (+22,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,240 miles
    Test number
    148264771156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,282 miles (+5,789)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,282 miles
    Test number
    730906179185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rear driveshaft universal joints
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes
  20. Pass58,493 miles (+13,194)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    904393198107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NotePlay in both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteUnable to see front and rear pads
  21. Pass45,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    170757957457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,174 miles (+10,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    640457657053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass34,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    581723116059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,914 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    160403416414
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Questions about K88 DTS

Does K88 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 DTS is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 DTS?
The MOT on K88 DTS is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 DTS done?
K88 DTS was recorded at 109,434 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
Has K88 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 DTS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 DTS 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 K88 DTS find?
K88 DTS passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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