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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

K8 KWOMOT history

K8 KWO is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 24 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
159,095 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KWO was last recorded at 159,095 miles on 12 May 2025, 8,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,026 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,069 miles
Average per year
2,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,095 miles
  • 2024 – 151,026 miles
  • 2023 – 147,776 miles
  • 2022 – 146,942 miles
  • 2021 – 145,383 miles
  • 2020 – 144,518 miles
  • 2019 – 141,388 miles
  • 2015 – 141,231 miles
  • 2014 – 135,289 miles
  • 2013 – 131,531 miles
  • 2009 – 130,543 miles
  • 2008 – 128,230 miles
  • 2007 – 127,083 miles
  • 2006 – 117,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,095 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear but not to excess at present

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,095 miles (+8,069)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,095 miles
    Test number
    644691662062
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear but not to excess at present

  2. Pass151,026 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,026 miles
    Test number
    618534084304
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail151,026 miles (+3,250)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,026 miles
    Test number
    634355005885
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass147,776 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,776 miles
    Test number
    938748957859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate size

  5. Fail147,766 miles (+824)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,766 miles
    Test number
    621484142783
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate size

  6. Pass146,942 miles (+1,559)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,942 miles
    Test number
    891214547090
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear suspension uprights
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear suspension uprights
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal,obscurring condition of some components

  7. Pass145,383 miles (+865)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,383 miles
    Test number
    151016568065
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed and n/s and o/s slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolent leak
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at n/s and o/s rear wheels

  8. Pass144,518 miles (+3,130)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,518 miles
    Test number
    918534270409
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s sand o/s suspension at wheel

  9. Pass141,388 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    141,388 miles
    Test number
    840683501010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors and sills have slight damage
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

  10. Fail141,384 miles (+153)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,384 miles
    Test number
    798625498143
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors and sills have slight damage
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

  11. Pass141,231 miles (+5,942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    141,231 miles
    Test number
    695934305158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass135,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    889585904165
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail135,289 miles (+3,758)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    287882204160
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass131,531 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,531 miles
    Test number
    386899373008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  15. Fail131,530 miles (+987)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    309523773010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  16. Pass130,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    130,543 miles
    Test number
    464042199065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail130,543 miles (+2,313)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,543 miles
    Test number
    921431499044
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass128,230 miles (+1,147)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    128,230 miles
    Test number
    760095178063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r innner sill repaired

  19. Pass127,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    127,083 miles
    Test number
    392994617404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,083 miles (+9,839)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,083 miles
    Test number
    834512617250
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass117,244 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    117,244 miles
    Test number
    204918196439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal brake pipes considerably corroded at rear fllors and at rear hoses ends.

  22. Fail117,244 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,244 miles
    Test number
    223848296462
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal brake pipes considerably corroded at rear fllors and at rear hoses ends.

Questions about K8 KWO

Does K8 KWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 KWO expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 KWO?
The MOT on K8 KWO expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 KWO done?
K8 KWO was recorded at 159,095 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 2,224 miles a year.
Has K8 KWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KWO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 KWO 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 KWO find?
K8 KWO passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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