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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,980 cc

R34 RMJMOT history

R34 RMJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 15 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,546 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 RMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 RMJ was last recorded at 93,546 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,536 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,546 miles
  • 2024 – 92,733 miles
  • 2023 – 91,723 miles
  • 2022 – 90,824 miles
  • 2021 – 90,201 miles
  • 2020 – 89,287 miles
  • 2019 – 87,868 miles
  • 2018 – 86,241 miles
  • 2017 – 84,524 miles
  • 2016 – 80,631 miles
  • 2015 – 78,987 miles
  • 2014 – 77,200 miles
  • 2013 – 74,966 miles
  • 2012 – 73,288 miles
  • 2011 – 70,478 miles
  • 2010 – 65,929 miles
  • 2009 – 61,756 miles
  • 2008 – 53,495 miles
  • 2007 – 51,985 miles
  • 2006 – 44,484 miles
  • 2005 – 34,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,546 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryWipers smeary

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,546 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    237945167255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  2. Fail93,536 miles (+803)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    565591610194
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass92,733 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,733 miles
    Test number
    112942477630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,723 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    510913306697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,824 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    172929242437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,201 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    896681760104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,287 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    292630762104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,868 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    740724207759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,241 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,241 miles
    Test number
    784488025581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,524 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    463971586456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,522 miles (+3,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,522 miles
    Test number
    161623798403
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,631 miles (+1,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    370367997737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)

  13. Pass78,987 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    388987015445
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass77,200 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    229408794160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,966 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,966 miles
    Test number
    178898113259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,288 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    186506422266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,478 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,478 miles
    Test number
    737614311245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,929 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    361276710249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,756 miles (+8,261)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    414362209203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise, nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

  20. Pass53,495 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,495 miles
    Test number
    370723218445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,985 miles (+7,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,985 miles
    Test number
    431005527247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass44,484 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,484 miles
    Test number
    544206286209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,479 miles (+10,304)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    160535786265
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass34,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    710324395226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R34 RMJ

Does R34 RMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 RMJ is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R34 RMJ?
The MOT on R34 RMJ is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R34 RMJ done?
R34 RMJ was recorded at 93,546 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has R34 RMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 RMJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R34 RMJ 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 R34 RMJ find?
R34 RMJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts in wheel arches; drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear ujs; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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