
Jaguar XK8
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc
K8 FCWMOT history
K8 FCW is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,909 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,521 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 FCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 FCW was last recorded at 116,909 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,895 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 1,521 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,909 miles
- 2025 – 115,255 miles
- 2024 – 113,354 miles
- 2023 – 112,744 miles
- 2022 – 110,668 miles
- 2021 – 110,236 miles
- 2019 – 109,994 miles
- 2018 – 109,338 miles
- 2017 – 108,334 miles
- 2016 – 107,802 miles
- 2015 – 107,428 miles
- 2014 – 106,277 miles
- 2013 – 105,534 miles
- 2012 – 104,752 miles
- 2011 – 103,965 miles
- 2010 – 103,932 miles
- 2009 – 102,304 miles
- 2008 – 97,129 miles
- 2007 – 91,193 miles
- 2006 – 86,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,909 miles (+14)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,909 miles
- Test number
- 803791513768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail116,895 miles (+1,640)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,895 miles
- Test number
- 133835846065
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass115,255 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 115,255 miles
- Test number
- 130995602478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Undersealed
Fail115,252 miles (+1,898)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,252 miles
- Test number
- 992780924921
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle Undersealed
Pass113,354 miles (+610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 113,354 miles
- Test number
- 471080696427
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass112,744 miles (+2,076)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 112,744 miles
- Test number
- 302930120620
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
Pass110,668 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 110,668 miles
- Test number
- 828169804118
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail110,660 miles (+424)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,660 miles
- Test number
- 789490975408
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass110,236 miles (+242)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 110,236 miles
- Test number
- 226431358769
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,994 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,994 miles
- Test number
- 747965993797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,975 miles (+637)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,975 miles
- Test number
- 515031634439
- MajorDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass109,338 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 109,338 miles
- Test number
- 663481908027
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail109,322 miles (+988)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,322 miles
- Test number
- 411516747723
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe corroded
Pass108,334 miles (+532)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 108,334 miles
- Test number
- 397543974913
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside headlight damp insise
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass107,802 miles (+374)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,802 miles
- Test number
- 884644373506
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryN/s front tyre cracking
Pass107,428 miles (+1,151)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 107,428 miles
- Test number
- 568351955027
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s front tyre cracking
Pass106,277 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 106,277 miles
- Test number
- 159492044075
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail106,277 miles (+743)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,277 miles
- Test number
- 755498734062
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass105,534 miles (+782)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 105,534 miles
- Test number
- 169997913055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass104,752 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 104,752 miles
- Test number
- 868727332048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,741 miles (+776)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,741 miles
- Test number
- 976993432086
- FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass103,965 miles (+33)4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 103,965 miles
- Test number
- 749555121009
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront no plate cracked but still legible
- NoteNearside front floor holed and corroded but not within prescribed area
- NoteNearside headlight wet internally but light output not severely reduced
- NoteOffside front floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteRear flexi ferrules corroded but not excessive
Fail103,932 miles (+1,628)14 failures7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,932 miles
- Test number
- 412557120443
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteExhaust centre pipe clamp missing but not liable to fall off
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNearside front floor holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
- NoteNearside rear exhaust loose but not liable to fall off
- NoteOffside front floor holed and corroded but in a prescribed area
Pass102,304 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 102,304 miles
- Test number
- 142243729376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,129 miles (+5,936)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 97,129 miles
- Test number
- 570395638273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,193 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 91,193 miles
- Test number
- 562207627289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,185 miles (+4,510)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,185 miles
- Test number
- 132182527229
- FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass86,675 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 86,675 miles
- Test number
- 221096406299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,605 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,605 miles
- Test number
- 233719596458
- FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K8 FCW
- Does K8 FCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FCW is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 FCW?
- The MOT on K8 FCW is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 FCW done?
- K8 FCW was recorded at 116,909 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,521 miles a year.
- Has K8 FCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 FCW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 FCW 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 FCW find?
- K8 FCW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.
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