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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

K8 TSDMOT history

K8 TSD is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,073 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 TSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 TSD was last recorded at 92,073 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,146 miles · 12 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
1,927 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,073 miles
  • 2019 – 90,146 miles
  • 2018 – 88,512 miles
  • 2017 – 79,840 miles
  • 2016 – 79,512 miles
  • 2015 – 79,409 miles
  • 2011 – 78,953 miles
  • 2009 – 77,502 miles
  • 2008 – 74,019 miles
  • 2007 – 67,874 miles
  • 2006 – 60,005 miles
  • 2005 – 50,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,073 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,073 miles (+1,927)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    541197135606
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion

  2. Pass90,146 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,146 miles
    Test number
    460603694516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,145 miles (+1,633)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    691031993269
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,512 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    929645145364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,476 miles (+8,636)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    994605682142
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,840 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    523862425074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,512 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    619974909150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    479135375129
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail79,409 miles (+456)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    726215375136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,953 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,953 miles
    Test number
    357217341137
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp broken
    • NoteSlight play on offside steering rack arm

  11. Fail78,946 miles (+1,444)14 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,946 miles
    Test number
    478950331158
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp broken
    • NoteSlight play on offside steering rack arm

  12. Pass77,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    790164619368
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  13. Fail77,502 miles (+3,483)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,502 miles
    Test number
    284996809320
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSome draqg o/s/f brake

  14. Pass74,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    563459408363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,019 miles (+6,145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    883688008319
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass67,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    942389397268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,874 miles (+7,869)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    694807597254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass60,005 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,005 miles
    Test number
    744488296219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    243996685271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,702 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,702 miles
    Test number
    391486585409
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about K8 TSD

Does K8 TSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 TSD is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 TSD?
The MOT on K8 TSD is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 TSD done?
K8 TSD was recorded at 92,073 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has K8 TSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 TSD has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on K8 TSD 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 TSD find?
K8 TSD passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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