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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S34 JPOMOT history

S34 JPO is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,756 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 JPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 JPO was last recorded at 112,756 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2006: 91,802 miles, lower than 91,807 miles on 9 Nov 2006.

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
112,754 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,756 miles
  • 2024 – 106,873 miles
  • 2023 – 106,034 miles
  • 2022 – 105,609 miles
  • 2021 – 105,417 miles
  • 2020 – 104,999 miles
  • 2019 – 104,347 miles
  • 2018 – 102,909 miles
  • 2017 – 102,039 miles
  • 2011 – 102,024 miles
  • 2010 – 100,212 miles
  • 2009 – 98,144 miles
  • 2008 – 95,945 miles
  • 2007 – 93,403 miles
  • 2006 – 91,802 miles
  • 2005 – 89,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear subframe mounting areas corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,756 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    144888155060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail112,754 miles (+5,881)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    441982525660
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed measurements at maximum - both exhausts,c.o.and lambda readings. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water inside lens / excessive. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective rattling badly - internals broken/loose ? (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass106,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,873 miles
    Test number
    801650979399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,873 miles (+839)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,873 miles
    Test number
    106848408889
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,034 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    980819847321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,609 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,609 miles
    Test number
    155873850277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,417 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    464561924302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,414 miles (+415)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,414 miles
    Test number
    357417159938
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,999 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,999 miles
    Test number
    129799175046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass104,347 miles (+696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    916196409605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,651 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    521346626766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting areas corroded but not excessive

  12. Fail103,647 miles (+738)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,647 miles
    Test number
    700121751329
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting areas corroded but not excessive

  13. Pass102,909 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    567636435883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,039 miles
    Test number
    150664995995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,039 miles (+15)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,039 miles
    Test number
    230712519040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass102,024 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,024 miles
    Test number
    406869641455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s/f floor has been plated no signs of heat under car unable to inspect due to carpet.floor feels suspect benifit given to presenter

  17. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    127353831348
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs poor
    • NoteN/s/f floor has been plated no signs of heat under car.unable to inspect inside due to carpet floor does fell suspect.benifit given to presenter.recommend removal of carpet for inspection

  18. Pass100,212 miles (+2,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,212 miles
    Test number
    943816910326
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass98,144 miles (+2,199)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,144 miles
    Test number
    213978319335
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres little low on 3mm

  20. Pass95,945 miles (+2,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,945 miles
    Test number
    864398918309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass93,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    200818717372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,403 miles (+1,601)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,403 miles
    Test number
    592167617370
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass91,802 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    91,802 miles
    Test number
    333254916370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,807 miles (+2,462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    631053616331
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass89,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    810490725347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,345 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    781086615321
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about S34 JPO

Does S34 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 JPO is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S34 JPO?
The MOT on S34 JPO is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S34 JPO done?
S34 JPO was recorded at 112,756 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,151 miles a year.
Has S34 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 JPO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S34 JPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S34 JPO find?
S34 JPO passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel; offside rear drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing movement on wheel.

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