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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,980 cc

K8 KMTMOT history

K8 KMT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,131 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KMT was last recorded at 77,131 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 2,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,124 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,007 miles
Average per year
2,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,131 miles
  • 2025 – 75,124 miles
  • 2024 – 72,906 miles
  • 2023 – 71,868 miles
  • 2022 – 70,337 miles
  • 2021 – 68,012 miles
  • 2020 – 65,262 miles
  • 2019 – 62,364 miles
  • 2018 – 59,891 miles
  • 2017 – 58,061 miles
  • 2016 – 56,548 miles
  • 2015 – 55,102 miles
  • 2014 – 54,511 miles
  • 2012 – 50,733 miles
  • 2011 – 48,767 miles
  • 2010 – 45,448 miles
  • 2009 – 40,607 miles
  • 2008 – 35,689 miles
  • 2007 – 31,438 miles
  • 2006 – 28,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,131 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,131 miles (+2,007)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,131 miles
    Test number
    771142996633
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,124 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    748439249017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail75,115 miles (+2,209)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    902416473529
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,906 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    552686746526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,868 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,868 miles
    Test number
    946454608756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,337 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,337 miles
    Test number
    204727010890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,012 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,012 miles
    Test number
    548955916091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,262 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,262 miles
    Test number
    877796456795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    856871550973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,364 miles (+2,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    715648641710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass59,891 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    776342446357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,061 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    304112788837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,548 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    861462272774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,102 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    199319615006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,511 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    285937814063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass50,733 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    916174162357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,767 miles
    Test number
    408423951387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,767 miles (+3,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,767 miles
    Test number
    426873751322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass45,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    968474301088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,448 miles (+4,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    814314260362
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  21. Pass40,607 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    411683369407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,549 miles (+4,860)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    432675649343
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass35,689 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,689 miles
    Test number
    444472858415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,438 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    724221347301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,897 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,897 miles
    Test number
    380259246319
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  26. Pass28,897 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,897 miles
    Test number
    451219546414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,950 miles
    Test number
    160034606420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 KMT

Does K8 KMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 KMT is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 KMT?
The MOT on K8 KMT is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 KMT done?
K8 KMT was recorded at 77,131 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,498 miles a year.
Has K8 KMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KMT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 KMT 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 KMT find?
K8 KMT passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater insecure; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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