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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

RFA 43MOT history

RFA 43 is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 28 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,454 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFA 43
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFA 43 was last recorded at 118,454 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,538 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
2,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,454 miles
  • 2025 – 117,538 miles
  • 2023 – 117,170 miles
  • 2022 – 116,595 miles
  • 2021 – 115,859 miles
  • 2020 – 115,525 miles
  • 2019 – 115,104 miles
  • 2016 – 115,058 miles
  • 2015 – 114,390 miles
  • 2014 – 113,857 miles
  • 2013 – 112,052 miles
  • 2012 – 111,514 miles
  • 2010 – 110,839 miles
  • 2009 – 107,926 miles
  • 2008 – 100,956 miles
  • 2007 – 87,574 miles
  • 2006 – 77,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,454 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,454 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    749309508489
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,538 miles (+368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    154455493608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass117,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    656142523921
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,170 miles (+575)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    233726700880
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,595 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    235824421906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,859 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,859 miles
    Test number
    593359508308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,525 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,525 miles
    Test number
    821977310031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail115,473 miles (+369)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    826486295640
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass115,104 miles (+46)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,104 miles
    Test number
    988461237433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass115,058 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,058 miles
    Test number
    898969857715
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp not as bright as o/s. Possibly bulb not fitted correctly.
    • AdvisoryRust around n/s/r wheel arch

  11. Pass114,390 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,390 miles
    Test number
    288300745184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,857 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    379328244174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,052 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    466390753104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,514 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    626142102185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,839 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    340236490133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,926 miles (+6,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,926 miles
    Test number
    224298689150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,956 miles
    Test number
    363120388121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,956 miles (+13,382)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,956 miles
    Test number
    412368178174
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass87,574 miles (+10,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,574 miles
    Test number
    162970797143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    491219896182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RFA 43

What vehicle is registration RFA 43 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFA 43 on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 28 Aug 1997. 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 RFA 43 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFA 43 is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFA 43?
The MOT on RFA 43 is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFA 43 done?
RFA 43 was recorded at 118,454 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,087 miles a year.
Has RFA 43 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFA 43 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on RFA 43 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 RFA 43 find?
RFA 43 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes cracking.

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