
Jaguar XK8
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc
L55 SPSMOT history
L55 SPS is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,255 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 142,255 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 SPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 SPS was last recorded at 142,255 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Sept 2006: 99,365 miles, lower than 99,369 miles on 25 Sept 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,175 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 80 miles
- Average per year
- 2,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,255 miles
- 2021 – 140,918 miles
- 2019 – 138,640 miles
- 2018 – 134,417 miles
- 2017 – 133,536 miles
- 2016 – 130,942 miles
- 2015 – 126,201 miles
- 2014 – 122,325 miles
- 2013 – 118,201 miles
- 2012 – 112,042 miles
- 2011 – 109,022 miles
- 2010 – 106,189 miles
- 2009 – 103,238 miles
- 2007 – 101,511 miles
- 2006 – 99,365 miles
- 2005 – 95,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousCentral Front Lower Prop shaft bush worn
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,255 miles (+80)1 dangerous23 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 142,255 miles
- Test number
- 956722670053
- DangerousCentral Front Lower Prop shaft bush worn
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail142,175 miles (+1,257)12 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,175 miles
- Test number
- 533985426676
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside front floorpan holed through corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass140,918 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,918 miles
- Test number
- 968446845549
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting points corroded.
Fail140,906 miles (+2,266)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,906 miles
- Test number
- 641073806157
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting points corroded.
Pass138,640 miles (+85)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,640 miles
- Test number
- 202610972140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail138,555 miles (+4,138)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,555 miles
- Test number
- 339375205504
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking oil (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking rack end/track control arm (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass134,417 miles (+881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,417 miles
- Test number
- 566717590415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass133,536 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 133,536 miles
- Test number
- 434290156525
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Fail133,536 miles (+2,594)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,536 miles
- Test number
- 293617844659
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 130,942 miles
- Test number
- 673558304304
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail130,942 miles (+4,741)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,942 miles
- Test number
- 730582868539
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass126,201 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 126,201 miles
- Test number
- 267284805141
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNs steerring rack boot damp
Fail126,201 miles (+3,876)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,201 miles
- Test number
- 526433605143
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNs steerring rack boot damp
Pass122,325 miles (+4,124)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 122,325 miles
- Test number
- 857880104148
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBoth rear subframe support plates rusty
- NoteRust and repairs both front floors
Pass118,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 118,201 miles
- Test number
- 338441023176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,201 miles (+6,159)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,201 miles
- Test number
- 396759013126
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Pass112,042 miles (+3,020)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 112,042 miles
- Test number
- 406293622040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,022 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 109,022 miles
- Test number
- 358511021068
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front flooor panel rusted
Fail109,022 miles (+2,833)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,022 miles
- Test number
- 595061621047
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOffside front flooor panel rusted
Pass106,189 miles (+2,951)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 106,189 miles
- Test number
- 110827720415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSlight play in rear diff bearings
Pass103,238 miles (+1,727)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 103,238 miles
- Test number
- 372949529053
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass101,511 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 101,511 miles
- Test number
- 873228467292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail101,510 miles (+2,145)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,510 miles
- Test number
- 182977967222
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight movement in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop links
Pass99,365 miles (-4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 99,365 miles
- Test number
- 362422376267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,369 miles (+3,690)8 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,369 miles
- Test number
- 303078566426
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear brake hose ferruls corroded
- NoteFront crossmember brake pipes corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheels
- NoteStrong smell of petrol no leak found
- NoteUnable to see inner pads
Pass95,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 95,679 miles
- Test number
- 841839665231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 SPS
- Does L55 SPS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 SPS expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 SPS?
- The MOT on L55 SPS expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 SPS done?
- L55 SPS was recorded at 142,255 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
- Has L55 SPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 SPS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 SPS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L55 SPS find?
- L55 SPS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 23 advisories: central front lower prop shaft bush worn; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 21 more.
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