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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

L40 XKCMOT history

L40 XKC is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,064 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 XKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 XKC was last recorded at 101,064 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,327 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
3,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,064 miles
  • 2023 – 100,327 miles
  • 2022 – 97,741 miles
  • 2021 – 97,561 miles
  • 2019 – 97,455 miles
  • 2018 – 97,179 miles
  • 2016 – 96,328 miles
  • 2015 – 93,083 miles
  • 2014 – 79,960 miles
  • 2013 – 75,345 miles
  • 2012 – 75,281 miles
  • 2011 – 72,585 miles
  • 2009 – 68,585 miles
  • 2008 – 65,422 miles
  • 2007 – 63,889 miles
  • 2006 – 58,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    461581376478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  2. Fail101,064 miles (+737)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    862434590676
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  3. Pass100,327 miles (+2,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    468561809641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,741 miles (+180)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    800717708938
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,561 miles (+106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,561 miles
    Test number
    912179160994
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight play in suspension
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,455 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    138860125657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,179 miles (+851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    297289346082
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans corroded (not within prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,328 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    213736343813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass93,083 miles (+13,123)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    437532985183
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass79,960 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    415068944166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,345 miles (+64)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    228715053498
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front floor starting to corrode

  12. Pass75,281 miles (+2,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    247986462460
    • NoteAdvise on part corrosion to nearside front floor pan .

  13. Pass72,585 miles (+4,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    807983001114
    • NoteBoth front floor pans corroding

  14. Pass68,585 miles (+3,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    154678839315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass65,422 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,422 miles
    Test number
    604935828346
    • NoteSlight corrosion under nearside front passenger floor

  16. Fail65,402 miles (+1,513)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    872162628374
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion under nearside front passenger floor

  17. Pass63,889 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,889 miles
    Test number
    214033287260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,888 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    280232067273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,798 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    612788717023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    774750266022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,166 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,166 miles
    Test number
    260680966089
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L40 XKC

Does L40 XKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XKC is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 XKC?
The MOT on L40 XKC is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 XKC done?
L40 XKC was recorded at 101,064 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,624 miles a year.
Has L40 XKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 XKC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 XKC 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 L40 XKC find?
L40 XKC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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