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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L18 XKRMOT history

L18 XKR is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,024 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XKR
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
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XKR was last recorded at 76,024 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,911 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,024 miles
  • 2025 – 75,911 miles
  • 2024 – 75,829 miles
  • 2023 – 75,545 miles
  • 2022 – 74,685 miles
  • 2021 – 73,266 miles
  • 2020 – 71,864 miles
  • 2019 – 70,257 miles
  • 2018 – 68,622 miles
  • 2017 – 66,725 miles
  • 2016 – 64,519 miles
  • 2015 – 61,897 miles
  • 2014 – 59,640 miles
  • 2013 – 57,275 miles
  • 2012 – 54,814 miles
  • 2011 – 51,931 miles
  • 2010 – 49,209 miles
  • 2009 – 45,564 miles
  • 2008 – 42,038 miles
  • 2007 – 38,975 miles
  • 2006 – 37,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    193312246151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail76,024 miles (+113)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    360081264266
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,911 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    858229612627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,829 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    454836236535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,545 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,545 miles
    Test number
    584678774109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    116447982640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,685 miles (+1,419)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    391327346433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,266 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    288632039140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,209 miles (+1,345)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    828967163466
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,864 miles (+1,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,864 miles
    Test number
    933320298555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass70,257 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    805114474536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,622 miles
    Test number
    896812135856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,622 miles (+1,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,622 miles
    Test number
    838382611864
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass66,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    215441794308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNsr brake dragging slightly

  15. Fail66,725 miles (+2,206)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    503005061734
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNsr brake dragging slightly

  16. Pass64,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    945651357791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Fail64,519 miles (+2,622)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    956240943523
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass61,897 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    719763645000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    487032824035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,640 miles (+2,365)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    679261524039
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass57,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    175288233063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,273 miles (+2,459)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    779428133071
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass54,814 miles (+2,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    318749332017
    • NoteNsr brake disc corroded but readings ok

  24. Pass51,931 miles (+2,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,931 miles
    Test number
    899582541085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

  25. Pass49,209 miles (+3,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    172660540418
    • NoteOffside and nearside front floor pan corroded

  26. Pass45,564 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    450150649037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,038 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    321196548087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,975 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    974701687001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    531870116176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,859 miles5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    773033406164
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damage

Questions about L18 XKR

Does L18 XKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XKR is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XKR?
The MOT on L18 XKR is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 XKR done?
L18 XKR was recorded at 76,024 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has L18 XKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XKR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 XKR 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 L18 XKR find?
L18 XKR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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