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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S12 XKBMOT history

S12 XKB is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,662 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S12 XKB was last recorded at 107,662 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,727 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,935 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,662 miles
  • 2025 – 105,727 miles
  • 2024 – 100,984 miles
  • 2023 – 98,394 miles
  • 2022 – 98,062 miles
  • 2021 – 97,526 miles
  • 2020 – 96,438 miles
  • 2019 – 95,266 miles
  • 2018 – 95,143 miles
  • 2017 – 94,234 miles
  • 2016 – 85,910 miles
  • 2015 – 76,697 miles
  • 2014 – 66,989 miles
  • 2013 – 57,224 miles
  • 2012 – 44,923 miles
  • 2011 – 43,436 miles
  • 2009 – 42,656 miles
  • 2008 – 41,624 miles
  • 2007 – 40,397 miles
  • 2006 – 39,008 miles
  • 2005 – 37,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,662 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,662 miles (+1,935)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,662 miles
    Test number
    920818484488
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,727 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    831991346301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,984 miles (+2,590)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    171147229985
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,394 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    148690870641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,062 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    181833065735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,526 miles (+1,088)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,526 miles
    Test number
    858317807515
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,438 miles (+1,172)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    616608807053
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,266 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    779016700632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,143 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    274567281329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    862368125115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail94,234 miles (+8,324)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,234 miles
    Test number
    484142859690
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass85,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    421826782921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop

  13. Fail85,910 miles (+9,213)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    538943542456
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop

  14. Fail76,697 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    265220565102
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass76,697 miles (+9,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    396040565143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass66,989 miles (+9,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    578352864152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass57,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    947308963131
    • NoteAux drivebelt badly cracked

  18. Fail57,224 miles (+12,301)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    406278863114
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAux drivebelt badly cracked

  19. Pass44,923 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,923 miles
    Test number
    229045822026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,436 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    387158411088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,656 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    690840639353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,624 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    813336498234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,397 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,397 miles
    Test number
    260316697286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,008 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    373951716316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,983 miles (+1,414)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,983 miles
    Test number
    132160106378
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass37,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,569 miles
    Test number
    683401215327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 XKB

Does S12 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 XKB expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 XKB?
The MOT on S12 XKB expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 XKB done?
S12 XKB was recorded at 107,662 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has S12 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XKB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 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 S12 XKB find?
S12 XKB failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front floor corroded, and 1 more.

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