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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

PLE 1MOT history

PLE 1 is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,379 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PLE 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PLE 1 was last recorded at 76,379 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 3,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,249 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,130 miles
Average per year
1,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,379 miles
  • 2024 – 73,249 miles
  • 2023 – 71,002 miles
  • 2022 – 70,144 miles
  • 2021 – 69,604 miles
  • 2020 – 69,357 miles
  • 2019 – 68,915 miles
  • 2018 – 68,499 miles
  • 2017 – 67,985 miles
  • 2016 – 67,450 miles
  • 2015 – 67,023 miles
  • 2014 – 65,939 miles
  • 2013 – 64,399 miles
  • 2012 – 62,986 miles
  • 2011 – 61,671 miles
  • 2010 – 59,763 miles
  • 2009 – 58,165 miles
  • 2008 – 55,771 miles
  • 2007 – 53,546 miles
  • 2006 – 49,005 miles
  • 2005 – 43,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,379 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Driveshaft universal joints have slight play

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    382926311357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Driveshaft universal joints have slight play

  2. Fail76,379 miles (+3,130)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    515488275531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Driveshaft universal joints have slight play

  3. Pass73,249 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    358333604971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail73,242 miles (+2,240)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    162160872283
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,002 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    787413824046
    • 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))

  6. Pass70,144 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    955403316011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,604 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,604 miles
    Test number
    609868557444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,357 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    110466191360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,915 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,915 miles
    Test number
    991542665986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass68,499 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,499 miles
    Test number
    140963884713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,985 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    360139510226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,450 miles (+427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    162680520671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,023 miles (+1,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    426475425223
    • 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)

  14. Pass65,939 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    397985824294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,399 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    187241113273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)

  16. Pass62,986 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    298018802215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,671 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    476104521244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,763 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,763 miles
    Test number
    223042720277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass58,165 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    502982429203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,771 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,771 miles
    Test number
    200544718267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,546 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    391238127437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,005 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    374666426400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    510002025263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PLE 1

What vehicle is registration PLE 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PLE 1 on a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PLE 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PLE 1 is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PLE 1?
The MOT on PLE 1 is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PLE 1 done?
PLE 1 was recorded at 76,379 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,608 miles a year.
Has PLE 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PLE 1 has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on PLE 1 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 PLE 1 find?
PLE 1 passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber; rear driveshaft universal joints have slight play.

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