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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

L1 FREMOT history

L1 FRE is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 5 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
59,665 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 FRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 FRE was last recorded at 59,665 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,615 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
1,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,665 miles
  • 2024 – 59,606 miles
  • 2023 – 59,535 miles
  • 2022 – 59,405 miles
  • 2020 – 59,352 miles
  • 2019 – 58,550 miles
  • 2018 – 58,403 miles
  • 2017 – 58,212 miles
  • 2016 – 57,849 miles
  • 2015 – 57,733 miles
  • 2014 – 57,045 miles
  • 2013 – 56,472 miles
  • 2011 – 55,086 miles
  • 2010 – 52,187 miles
  • 2009 – 48,651 miles
  • 2008 – 44,387 miles
  • 2007 – 40,870 miles
  • 2006 – 37,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,665 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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,665 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    941687508718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,615 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    206530459615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,606 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    218157402723
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass59,535 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    165528046616
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,405 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,405 miles
    Test number
    724625769976
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))

  6. Pass59,352 miles (+802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    791447036391
    • 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))

  7. Pass58,550 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    719325808548
    • 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))

  8. Pass58,403 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    320399206286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,212 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    576036823255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  10. Pass57,849 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    634099430989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,733 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,733 miles
    Test number
    249987065455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,045 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    779298374091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass56,472 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,472 miles
    Test number
    467630053060
    • NoteWear and play in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes.

  14. Fail56,465 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    889027943071
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside front headlamp .
    • NoteWear and play in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes.

  15. Fail56,465 miles (+1,379)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,465 miles
    Test number
    985697343046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front headlamp full of condensation .
    • NoteSlight wear and play in both front shock absorber lower mounting bushes.

  16. Pass55,086 miles (+2,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,086 miles
    Test number
    677032361043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass52,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,187 miles
    Test number
    282642160056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail52,187 miles (+3,369)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,187 miles
    Test number
    401732960071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    303991060032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail48,818 miles (+167)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    980507150072
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    784022649082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,651 miles (+4,264)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    790602649058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass44,387 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    430206758012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,870 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    112041477467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    602867686065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 FRE

Does L1 FRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 FRE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 FRE?
The MOT on L1 FRE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 FRE done?
L1 FRE was recorded at 59,665 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,135 miles a year.
Has L1 FRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 FRE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on L1 FRE 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 L1 FRE find?
L1 FRE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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