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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

L8 TSHMOT history

L8 TSH is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,109 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TSH was last recorded at 172,109 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,559 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles
Average per year
2,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,109 miles
  • 2025 – 170,559 miles
  • 2024 – 168,236 miles
  • 2023 – 165,555 miles
  • 2021 – 165,170 miles
  • 2020 – 164,524 miles
  • 2019 – 160,294 miles
  • 2018 – 156,261 miles
  • 2017 – 151,793 miles
  • 2016 – 147,923 miles
  • 2015 – 146,620 miles
  • 2014 – 145,021 miles
  • 2012 – 142,834 miles
  • 2011 – 138,651 miles
  • 2010 – 136,644 miles
  • 2009 – 134,990 miles
  • 2008 – 132,240 miles
  • 2007 – 123,300 miles
  • 2006 – 113,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,109 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,109 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,109 miles
    Test number
    661774085668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,559 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,559 miles
    Test number
    936817464422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,236 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,236 miles
    Test number
    856467093240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,555 miles (+385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,555 miles
    Test number
    430777732794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,170 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,170 miles
    Test number
    324652349103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,158 miles (+634)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,158 miles
    Test number
    498862615197
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass164,524 miles (+4,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,524 miles
    Test number
    989740078259
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass160,294 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,294 miles
    Test number
    973003010984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass156,261 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,261 miles
    Test number
    590751933365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,793 miles (+3,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,793 miles
    Test number
    744551484268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass147,923 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,923 miles
    Test number
    170233744692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,620 miles (+1,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,620 miles
    Test number
    135889485036
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre and side wall (inner) has a split but not showing cord

  13. Pass145,021 miles (+2,187)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,021 miles
    Test number
    496688554041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBody sill covers fitted

  14. Pass142,834 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,834 miles
    Test number
    945362292224
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass138,651 miles (+2,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    138,651 miles
    Test number
    159882251249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass136,644 miles (+1,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,644 miles
    Test number
    221120160290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel

  17. Pass134,990 miles (+2,750)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    674713159265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  18. Pass132,240 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    132,240 miles
    Test number
    670697428247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail132,234 miles (+6,963)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,234 miles
    Test number
    382374128208
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail125,271 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,271 miles
    Test number
    104851838491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass125,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    125,271 miles
    Test number
    230681538057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,271 miles (+1,971)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,271 miles
    Test number
    521519728073
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass123,300 miles (+9,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,300 miles
    Test number
    933164967138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  24. Pass113,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    671481456174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TSH

Does L8 TSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TSH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TSH?
The MOT on L8 TSH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TSH done?
L8 TSH was recorded at 172,109 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,961 miles a year.
Has L8 TSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TSH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 TSH 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 L8 TSH find?
L8 TSH passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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