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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,196 cc

L80 AFYMOT history

L80 AFY is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,641 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 AFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 AFY was last recorded at 97,641 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,521 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,120 miles
Average per year
2,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,641 miles
  • 2025 – 94,521 miles
  • 2024 – 92,371 miles
  • 2022 – 92,277 miles
  • 2021 – 91,654 miles
  • 2020 – 91,453 miles
  • 2019 – 91,060 miles
  • 2018 – 90,700 miles
  • 2017 – 90,322 miles
  • 2016 – 89,849 miles
  • 2015 – 89,380 miles
  • 2014 – 88,377 miles
  • 2013 – 86,113 miles
  • 2012 – 79,626 miles
  • 2011 – 74,234 miles
  • 2010 – 68,457 miles
  • 2009 – 62,989 miles
  • 2008 – 56,129 miles
  • 2007 – 49,551 miles
  • 2006 – 45,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,641 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear chassis undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,641 miles (+3,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    138763173960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,521 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,521 miles
    Test number
    835814174290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,513 miles (+2,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    710542240483
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,371 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    479323167499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,277 miles (+623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    571161523674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,654 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,654 miles
    Test number
    880444254852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,626 miles (+173)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,626 miles
    Test number
    308131261359
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,453 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    360136835458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis' (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,060 miles (+360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    634669944683
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloors to sills undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,700 miles (+378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,700 miles
    Test number
    724628989830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMany areas underfloor heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,322 miles (+473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    814824586406
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased and corroding
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,849 miles (+469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    749414989513
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes along front of vehicle corroding
    • AdvisoryRear chassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,380 miles (+1,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    780134685192
    • AdvisoryAll rear chassis corroding at subframe mountings
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased difficult to inspect
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Pass88,377 miles (+2,264)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    478872934316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes have heavy under seal applied
    • NoteAll exhaust corroding
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding at rear
    • NoteBoth rear chassies corroding
    • NoteNsf floor very corroded but not load bearing
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight play both rear wheels?
    • NoteStrong smell of fuel but no leaks

  15. Pass86,113 miles (+2,556)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    616367653337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass83,557 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    948010673086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,626 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    457918762029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,234 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    715453571026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    481385870000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,457 miles (+5,468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    131694170079
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,989 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    113581479001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,129 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    923183578013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,109 miles (+6,558)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    631872178007
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  24. Pass49,551 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    511004177095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,167 miles
    Test number
    162003876087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 AFY

Does L80 AFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 AFY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 AFY?
The MOT on L80 AFY is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 AFY done?
L80 AFY was recorded at 97,641 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,640 miles a year.
Has L80 AFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 AFY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L80 AFY 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 L80 AFY find?
L80 AFY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by subframe mounting; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by subframe mounting.

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