
Jaguar XK8
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,995 cc
K8 DHSMOT history
K8 DHS is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 14 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 163,197 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 DHS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 14 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 DHS was last recorded at 163,197 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,197 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,197 miles
- 2024 – 162,503 miles
- 2023 – 160,473 miles
- 2020 – 159,856 miles
- 2017 – 159,483 miles
- 2016 – 159,379 miles
- 2015 – 159,101 miles
- 2014 – 157,767 miles
- 2012 – 157,425 miles
- 2011 – 157,357 miles
- 2008 – 156,983 miles
- 2007 – 156,074 miles
- 2006 – 155,999 miles
- 2005 – 151,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,197 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 163,197 miles
- Test number
- 928128898249
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail163,197 miles (+694)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,197 miles
- Test number
- 106470199481
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass162,503 miles (+2,030)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,503 miles
- Test number
- 924178265880
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass160,473 miles (+617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 160,473 miles
- Test number
- 116259244684
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 159,856 miles
- Test number
- 847510153701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,856 miles (+373)5 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,856 miles
- Test number
- 797247685111
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass159,483 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 159,483 miles
- Test number
- 619012040607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Fail159,482 miles (+103)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,482 miles
- Test number
- 605312906718
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Pass159,379 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 159,379 miles
- Test number
- 388125861958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,378 miles (+277)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,378 miles
- Test number
- 539953746102
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass159,101 miles (+1,334)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 159,101 miles
- Test number
- 647598205013
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll 4 tyres are perished on side walls
Fail157,767 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,767 miles
- Test number
- 127557504035
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteAdvise cracking of sidewalls on all tyres
Pass157,767 miles (+342)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 157,767 miles
- Test number
- 135327704079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteAdvise cracking of sidewalls on all tyres
Pass157,425 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 157,425 miles
- Test number
- 687086552322
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S Side Repeater Insecure
Fail157,423 miles (+66)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,423 miles
- Test number
- 147674552364
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S Side Repeater Insecure
Pass157,357 miles (+374)6 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 157,357 miles
- Test number
- 235626221155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth rear discs slight pitting
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre and nearing wear markers inner edge
- NoteNearside front disc slight pitting
- NoteOffside front floorpan corroded and holed
- NoteOffside upper suspension arm ball joint creeking
- NoteSlight corrosion to both rear subframe mounting areas
- NoteSlight deterioration to centre and rear exhaust sections
- NoteSlight play both rear driveshafts
Pass156,983 miles (+257)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 156,983 miles
- Test number
- 740739158008
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/s door mirror slightly deteriorated
- NoteO/s/f floor hold
Fail156,726 miles (+652)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,726 miles
- Test number
- 874990238044
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/s/ door mirror slightly deteriorated
- NoteO/s/f floor hold
Pass156,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 156,074 miles
- Test number
- 313426627060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,074 miles (+75)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,074 miles
- Test number
- 454335427032
- FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Note1. drivers and passengers door mirrors insecure † †2. offside front jacking plate(floor) seriously corroded † †3. boot lid lifting handle insecure † †4. offside rear tyre has nails/screws within the tread † †5. automatic gear selector innacurate
Fail155,999 miles (+4,367)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,999 miles
- Test number
- 203787926293
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Note1. drivers and passengers door mirrors insecure † †2. offside front jacking plate(floor) seriously corroded † †3. boot lid lifting handle insecure † †4. offside rear tyre has a nails/screws within the tread † †5. automatic gear selector innacurate
Pass151,632 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 151,632 miles
- Test number
- 343849225231
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K8 DHS
- Does K8 DHS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DHS is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 DHS?
- The MOT on K8 DHS is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 DHS done?
- K8 DHS was recorded at 163,197 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 551 miles a year.
- Has K8 DHS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 DHS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 DHS 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 K8 DHS find?
- K8 DHS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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