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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

P208 DCEMOT history

P208 DCE is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 23 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,112 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 DCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 DCE was last recorded at 72,112 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,998 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
2,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,112 miles
  • 2025 – 71,998 miles
  • 2024 – 71,751 miles
  • 2023 – 70,804 miles
  • 2022 – 66,401 miles
  • 2021 – 63,935 miles
  • 2020 – 60,847 miles
  • 2019 – 58,810 miles
  • 2018 – 56,650 miles
  • 2017 – 54,349 miles
  • 2016 – 51,809 miles
  • 2015 – 49,002 miles
  • 2014 – 44,092 miles
  • 2013 – 41,467 miles
  • 2012 – 38,430 miles
  • 2011 – 35,579 miles
  • 2010 – 30,781 miles
  • 2009 – 28,581 miles
  • 2008 – 25,157 miles
  • 2007 – 22,626 miles
  • 2006 – 20,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,112 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under seal

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front door sills and floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,112 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    893852620454
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in under seal

  2. Pass71,998 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,998 miles
    Test number
    944148178174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,751 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    114675549468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,804 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    171074878977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,687 miles
    Test number
    404074531404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,687 miles (+3,286)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,687 miles
    Test number
    309688012485
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  7. Pass66,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    131438668059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,401 miles (+2,466)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    431414270316
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass63,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    907256638956
    • AdvisoryBoth front door sills and floor corroded

  10. Fail63,935 miles (+3,088)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    479927698335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front door sills and floor corroded

  11. Pass60,847 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    726575943389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,810 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    544741901700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,650 miles (+2,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    939906509202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass54,349 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    144260749180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,809 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    926376682131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,002 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,002 miles
    Test number
    996299615006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,092 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    788621924003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,467 miles (+3,037)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    586353823054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear sills inner and outter corroded

  19. Pass38,430 miles (+2,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    745904442021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass35,579 miles (+4,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,579 miles
    Test number
    985739841008
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass30,781 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    203953950019
    • 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)

  22. Pass28,581 miles (+8)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    494085789071
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills rusty
    • NoteDamage to n/s sill
    • NoteSlight brake bind to o/s/f brake
    • NoteUnable to check inner brake pads

  23. Fail28,573 miles (+3,416)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,573 miles
    Test number
    661824189023
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills rusty
    • NoteDamage to n/s sill
    • NoteSlight brake bind to o/s/f brake
    • NoteUnable to check inner brake pads

  24. Pass25,157 miles (+2,531)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    644607078019
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • Note'v' mounts starting to debond
    • NoteBrakew pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteCoil springs corroded
    • NoteDamage to n/s outer sill and door
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f wing
    • NoteFront number cracked
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes cracked and perished

  25. Pass22,626 miles (+1,778)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    744318677007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low †unable to see inner pads †'v' mounts starting to detach

  26. Pass20,848 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,848 miles
    Test number
    283884976089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront crossmember 'v' mounts seperating
    • NoteHigh front brake imbalance of 24 percent
    • NoteRear 'a' frame bushes slightly split

Questions about P208 DCE

Does P208 DCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P208 DCE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P208 DCE?
The MOT on P208 DCE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P208 DCE done?
P208 DCE was recorded at 72,112 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,491 miles a year.
Has P208 DCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 DCE has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on P208 DCE 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 P208 DCE find?
P208 DCE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: under body covered in under seal.

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