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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

K88 SPRMOT history

K88 SPR is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
79,475 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 SPR
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
27 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

K88 SPR was last recorded at 79,475 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2006: 66,466 miles, lower than 66,587 miles on 3 Aug 2006.

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
79,456 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,475 miles
  • 2023 – 79,456 miles
  • 2021 – 79,137 miles
  • 2018 – 78,954 miles
  • 2017 – 78,733 miles
  • 2016 – 78,218 miles
  • 2015 – 77,505 miles
  • 2014 – 77,252 miles
  • 2013 – 77,198 miles
  • 2012 – 76,966 miles
  • 2011 – 76,498 miles
  • 2010 – 75,559 miles
  • 2009 – 74,692 miles
  • 2008 – 71,657 miles
  • 2007 – 69,820 miles
  • 2006 – 66,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,475 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out

What MOT failures 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Noise from p.a,s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,475 miles (+19)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    793110231829
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
  2. Pass79,456 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    913864923825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass79,137 miles (+183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,137 miles
    Test number
    526230570233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ns os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass78,954 miles (+221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    265350480533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass78,733 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    588258909194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  6. Pass78,218 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    283676625214
    • AdvisoryNoise from p.a,s
  7. Fail78,190 miles (+685)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    440686346982
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryNoise from p.a,s
  8. Pass77,505 miles (+253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    971208026045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wear both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum
  9. Pass77,252 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,252 miles
    Test number
    827380804211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,198 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    706426733226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,966 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    897721472188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,498 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,498 miles
    Test number
    175588161187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,559 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    721478450161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,692 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,692 miles
    Test number
    831487969144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,657 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    141369568135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass69,820 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    274106217213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,466 miles (-121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    813343436234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,587 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    371155416492
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about K88 SPR

Does K88 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K88 SPR expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K88 SPR?
The MOT on K88 SPR expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K88 SPR done?
K88 SPR was recorded at 79,475 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 680 miles a year.
Has K88 SPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 SPR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 SPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 SPR find?
K88 SPR failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front fog light out.

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