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Jaguar XK8

Beige · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

R500 XKBMOT history

R500 XKB is a beige petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
147,983 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R500 XKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R500 XKB was last recorded at 147,983 miles on 30 May 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,951 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,983 miles
  • 2025 – 147,951 miles
  • 2024 – 147,808 miles
  • 2023 – 147,362 miles
  • 2021 – 145,966 miles
  • 2020 – 145,487 miles
  • 2019 – 144,549 miles
  • 2018 – 143,062 miles
  • 2016 – 142,531 miles
  • 2015 – 142,134 miles
  • 2014 – 139,132 miles
  • 2012 – 135,675 miles
  • 2011 – 132,669 miles
  • 2010 – 123,241 miles
  • 2009 – 113,240 miles
  • 2008 – 101,659 miles
  • 2007 – 91,158 miles
  • 2006 – 76,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,983 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,983 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,983 miles
    Test number
    374074362941
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass147,951 miles (+143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    573024954924
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass147,808 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,808 miles
    Test number
    324448676811
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass147,362 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,362 miles
    Test number
    250831342596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,966 miles
    Test number
    356481347520
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail145,966 miles (+479)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,966 miles
    Test number
    731010093035
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut insecure... (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass145,487 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,487 miles
    Test number
    421168242411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail145,455 miles (+906)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,455 miles
    Test number
    186264434765
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Front bolt insecure,rear bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,549 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    468412986648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,062 miles (+531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    376045922835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass142,531 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    142,531 miles
    Test number
    211105773764
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass142,134 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,134 miles
    Test number
    677377205134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,127 miles (+2,995)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,127 miles
    Test number
    247523205158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass139,132 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    396208994039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear n/s wheel arch, rear subframe has some corrosion

  15. Fail139,132 miles (+3,457)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    715007794004
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSome corrosion on rear n/s wheel arch, rear subframe has some corrosion

  16. Pass135,675 miles (+3,006)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,675 miles
    Test number
    419273482264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f floor

  17. Pass132,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,669 miles
    Test number
    817358071141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail132,669 miles (+9,428)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,669 miles
    Test number
    947058571154
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass123,241 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    123,241 miles
    Test number
    184324670148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

  20. Fail123,241 miles (+10,001)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,241 miles
    Test number
    230604370496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

  21. Pass113,240 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,240 miles
    Test number
    422546179190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,235 miles (+11,576)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,235 miles
    Test number
    743905779111
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNsf tyre inner / outer edge wearing low
    • NoteOsf tyre inner edge wearing low

  23. Pass101,659 miles (+10,501)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    280531028104
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass91,158 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    914324747135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,150 miles (+14,920)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    100512247149
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  26. Pass76,230 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    131086946121
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joint boots split

  27. Fail76,220 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    470404846128
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front bottom ball joint boots split.

Questions about R500 XKB

Does R500 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R500 XKB is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R500 XKB?
The MOT on R500 XKB is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R500 XKB done?
R500 XKB was recorded at 147,983 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,585 miles a year.
Has R500 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R500 XKB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on R500 XKB 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 R500 XKB find?
R500 XKB passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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