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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

K8 JBPMOT history

K8 JBP is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
93,894 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JBP was last recorded at 93,894 miles on 14 May 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,714 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
1,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,894 miles
  • 2025 – 93,714 miles
  • 2023 – 92,199 miles
  • 2022 – 91,331 miles
  • 2021 – 90,217 miles
  • 2019 – 88,894 miles
  • 2018 – 87,660 miles
  • 2017 – 87,283 miles
  • 2015 – 87,209 miles
  • 2014 – 87,201 miles
  • 2013 – 84,566 miles
  • 2012 – 82,012 miles
  • 2011 – 79,369 miles
  • 2010 – 73,025 miles
  • 2009 – 70,716 miles
  • 2008 – 67,326 miles
  • 2007 – 61,094 miles
  • 2006 – 59,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,894 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,894 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,894 miles
    Test number
    531243187556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,714 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    166207126092
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Pass92,199 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    600335443376
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail92,186 miles (+855)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    406239534435
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass91,331 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,331 miles
    Test number
    794966312942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,217 miles (+1,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    416114989205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear suspension
    • AdvisoryVehical undersealed
  7. Pass88,894 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,894 miles
    Test number
    662954506287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear suspension
  8. Pass87,660 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    904307200304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slight play
  9. Pass87,283 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,283 miles
    Test number
    404147984524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
  10. Pass87,209 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    137253725241
    • NoteCorrosion developing under vehicle
    • NoteFront n/s tyre wall damaged
    • NoteSlight play rear o/s wheel
  11. Pass87,201 miles (+2,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,201 miles
    Test number
    219263524213
    • NoteFront n/s tyre wall damage marked yellow
    • NoteFront o/s floor double corroded marked yellow
  12. Pass84,566 miles (+2,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    496241213228
    • NoteFront tyres bald on inner edges, other tread 2mm and 3mm
    • NoteReq. oil top up
  13. Pass82,012 miles (+2,643)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    949906312258
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOil low
  14. Pass79,369 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    735141901269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,366 miles (+6,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    725049391123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass73,025 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    230997690122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,716 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    230348509228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass70,716 miles (+3,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    900268209268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass67,326 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,326 miles
    Test number
    663514648162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,094 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    902976137189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    261792696161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K8 JBP

Does K8 JBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JBP is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JBP?
The MOT on K8 JBP is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JBP done?
K8 JBP was recorded at 93,894 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
Has K8 JBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JBP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 JBP 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 JBP find?
K8 JBP passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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