Jaguar XK8
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc
L4 XKCMOT history
L4 XKC is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 2 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 93,210 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 XKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 2 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L4 XKC was last recorded at 93,210 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,476 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,734 miles
- Average per year
- 1,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,210 miles
- 2025 – 91,476 miles
- 2024 – 86,253 miles
- 2023 – 81,338 miles
- 2022 – 78,908 miles
- 2021 – 76,227 miles
- 2020 – 74,627 miles
- 2019 – 69,403 miles
- 2018 – 66,216 miles
- 2017 – 64,641 miles
- 2016 – 62,728 miles
- 2015 – 61,606 miles
- 2014 – 61,588 miles
- 2013 – 60,697 miles
- 2012 – 59,717 miles
- 2011 – 59,113 miles
- 2010 – 58,747 miles
- 2009 – 57,759 miles
- 2008 – 56,631 miles
- 2007 – 55,791 miles
- 2006 – 55,304 miles
- 2005 – 54,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail93,210 miles
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail93,210 miles (+1,734)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,210 miles
- Test number
- 571384968737
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,476 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 91,476 miles
- Test number
- 411100765335
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail91,476 miles (+499)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,476 miles
- Test number
- 101438554739
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,977 miles (+4,724)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,977 miles
- Test number
- 613306677766
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rose joint covers split (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rose joint covers split (5.3.2 (c))
Pass86,253 miles (+4,915)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 86,253 miles
- Test number
- 629215119950
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower shock absorber (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Shock absorber. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,338 miles (+2,430)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,338 miles
- Test number
- 836041929640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,908 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 78,908 miles
- Test number
- 922307274280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,901 miles (+2,674)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,901 miles
- Test number
- 950393196265
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass76,227 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 76,227 miles
- Test number
- 521739878587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass74,627 miles (+5,224)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 74,627 miles
- Test number
- 129960365894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,403 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,403 miles
- Test number
- 855456362974
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,216 miles (+1,575)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,216 miles
- Test number
- 915501132407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,641 miles (+1,913)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 64,641 miles
- Test number
- 778825487338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,728 miles (+1,122)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,728 miles
- Test number
- 310720031061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 805190815274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,606 miles (+18)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 619090215207
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass61,588 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 61,588 miles
- Test number
- 365332614474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,580 miles (+883)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,580 miles
- Test number
- 167967004224
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHand brake warning lamp remains illuminated
Pass60,697 miles (+980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 60,697 miles
- Test number
- 648667903241
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass59,717 miles (+604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,717 miles
- Test number
- 829916792179
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass59,113 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,113 miles
- Test number
- 607013081181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,747 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 58,747 miles
- Test number
- 672157500232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,759 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 57,759 miles
- Test number
- 312462919436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,631 miles (+840)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 56,631 miles
- Test number
- 434481518262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,791 miles (+487)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 55,791 miles
- Test number
- 874933417266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,304 miles (+886)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,304 miles
- Test number
- 542809696177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 54,418 miles
- Test number
- 362194305241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 XKC
- Does L4 XKC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 XKC expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 XKC?
- The MOT on L4 XKC expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 XKC done?
- L4 XKC was recorded at 93,210 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,828 miles a year.
- Has L4 XKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 XKC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 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 L4 XKC find?
- L4 XKC failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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