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Jaguar XK8

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

R604 STAMOT history

R604 STA is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
126,411 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R604 STA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R604 STA was last recorded at 126,411 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2008: 78,798 miles, lower than 83,424 miles on 22 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,898 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,513 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,411 miles
  • 2022 – 124,898 miles
  • 2021 – 123,136 miles
  • 2020 – 119,676 miles
  • 2019 – 114,745 miles
  • 2018 – 113,218 miles
  • 2017 – 110,753 miles
  • 2016 – 107,987 miles
  • 2015 – 105,056 miles
  • 2014 – 101,779 miles
  • 2013 – 98,198 miles
  • 2012 – 94,995 miles
  • 2011 – 91,524 miles
  • 2010 – 87,383 miles
  • 2009 – 83,419 miles
  • 2008 – 78,798 miles
  • 2007 – 83,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,411 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • ENGINE NOISE

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • ENGINE RATTLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear TYRE 3.6MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,411 miles (+1,513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,411 miles
    Test number
    944813131219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,898 miles (+1,762)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,898 miles
    Test number
    651886372918
    • AdvisoryENGINE RATTLE
    • AdvisoryGENERAL RUST
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,136 miles (+3,460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,136 miles
    Test number
    899053434393
    • AdvisoryENGINE RATTLE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 3.8MM SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTRACKING

  4. Pass119,676 miles (+4,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    827251237854
    • AdvisoryENGINE NOISE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 2.5MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 2.6MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,745 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    562088807334
    • AdvisoryENGINE NOISE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE 3.6MM
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

  6. Fail114,724 miles (+1,506)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    848538008547
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE NOISE
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE 3.6MM
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE 3.4MM
    • AdvisoryREVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

  7. Pass113,218 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,218 miles
    Test number
    254106276535
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FLOOR RUSTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FLOOR RUSTED

  8. Fail113,186 miles (+2,433)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,186 miles
    Test number
    715496299196
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FLOOR RUSTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FLOOR RUSTED

  9. Pass110,753 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,753 miles
    Test number
    313651706619
    • AdvisoryNearside SIDE FLASHER LAMP HAS BEEN TEMP REPAIRED

  10. Pass107,987 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,987 miles
    Test number
    560674255529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,056 miles (+3,277)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    927668345154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine noise
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on edge
    • NoteOffside number plate light dim
    • NoteTracking

  12. Pass101,779 miles (+3,581)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    386602144134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on edge

  13. Pass98,198 miles (+3,203)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,198 miles
    Test number
    237520043475
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2.9mm,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

  14. Pass94,995 miles (+3,471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,995 miles
    Test number
    518692142150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split

  15. Pass91,524 miles (+4,141)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,524 miles
    Test number
    226105641427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight pitted

  16. Pass87,383 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,383 miles
    Test number
    151534840193
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded
    • NotePoor repairs to both front floorpans
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes very worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Fail87,382 miles (+3,963)9 dangerous4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,382 miles
    Test number
    844759330160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded
    • NotePoor repairs to both front floorpans
    • NoteRear axle mounting bushes very worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  18. Pass83,419 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    353587719255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,798 miles (-4,626)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    100200038134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/r wheel/suspension unable to trace.

  20. Pass83,424 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    431806057358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    860883917026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R604 STA

Does R604 STA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R604 STA expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R604 STA?
The MOT on R604 STA expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R604 STA done?
R604 STA was recorded at 126,411 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has R604 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R604 STA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on R604 STA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R604 STA find?
R604 STA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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