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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L6 ABJMOT history

L6 ABJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,494 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 ABJ was last recorded at 147,494 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,208 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,494 miles
  • 2025 – 146,208 miles
  • 2024 – 144,462 miles
  • 2023 – 141,698 miles
  • 2022 – 139,183 miles
  • 2021 – 135,889 miles
  • 2020 – 133,584 miles
  • 2019 – 130,871 miles
  • 2018 – 128,540 miles
  • 2017 – 127,057 miles
  • 2016 – 123,774 miles
  • 2014 – 123,332 miles
  • 2013 – 122,702 miles
  • 2012 – 121,360 miles
  • 2011 – 118,525 miles
  • 2010 – 114,229 miles
  • 2009 – 110,099 miles
  • 2008 – 107,728 miles
  • 2007 – 103,005 miles
  • 2006 – 97,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,494 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.

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,494 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,494 miles
    Test number
    887350481631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,208 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,208 miles
    Test number
    892224778496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,462 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    774596580681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,698 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,698 miles
    Test number
    120299341289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,183 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,183 miles
    Test number
    748542370460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,889 miles (+2,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,889 miles
    Test number
    759569303207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,584 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    970352314457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,871 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    951240933295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,540 miles
    Test number
    376997144251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,540 miles (+1,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,540 miles
    Test number
    341039531441
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass127,057 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    933509269583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,774 miles
    Test number
    175461407135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,774 miles (+442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,774 miles
    Test number
    263823140825
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass123,332 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    297033384135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,702 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    597373853011
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front seats have alot of movement on runners and joints

  16. Fail122,702 miles (+1,342)9 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    655303643003
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front seats have alot of movement on runners and joints
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach cords

  17. Pass121,360 miles (+2,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    285268662490
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in inside edge

  18. Pass118,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    268644721499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail118,514 miles (+4,285)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    285244221415
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass114,229 miles (+4,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    291543130192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass110,099 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,099 miles
    Test number
    941961189118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,728 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,728 miles
    Test number
    844415488147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail107,727 miles (+4,722)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    922439878170
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass103,005 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    541532367110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDrivers door mirror slightley derrated
    • NoteSlight play off side rear hub

  25. Fail103,005 miles (+5,611)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    580732767168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDrivers door mirror slightley derrated
    • NoteSlight play off side rear hub

  26. Pass97,394 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    933456966137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake calipers dust covers/weather seals perished.

Questions about L6 ABJ

Does L6 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 ABJ is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 ABJ?
The MOT on L6 ABJ is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 ABJ done?
L6 ABJ was recorded at 147,494 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has L6 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 ABJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L6 ABJ 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 L6 ABJ find?
L6 ABJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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