
Jaguar XK8
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc
S35 KGFMOT history
S35 KGF is a red petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 184,683 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,456 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S35 KGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S35 KGF was last recorded at 184,683 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2024: 184,388 miles, lower than 184,724 miles on 8 Sept 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 184,512 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 171 miles
- Average per year
- 3,456 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,683 miles
- 2025 – 184,512 miles
- 2024 – 184,415 miles
- 2021 – 184,724 miles
- 2020 – 182,846 miles
- 2019 – 182,038 miles
- 2018 – 181,200 miles
- 2017 – 180,064 miles
- 2016 – 178,738 miles
- 2015 – 174,707 miles
- 2013 – 174,657 miles
- 2012 – 173,515 miles
- 2010 – 169,320 miles
- 2008 – 152,804 miles
- 2007 – 142,469 miles
- 2006 – 131,830 miles
- 2005 – 113,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBody component insecure ROOF (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail184,683 miles (+171)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,683 miles
- Test number
- 661058891390
- MajorBody component insecure ROOF (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed
Pass184,512 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 184,512 miles
- Test number
- 504142834456
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail184,512 miles (+97)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,512 miles
- Test number
- 875036257191
- Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass184,415 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 184,415 miles
- Test number
- 767893157964
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed
Fail184,388 miles (-336)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,388 miles
- Test number
- 992938345981
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working stuck on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed / pipes covered
Pass184,724 miles (+1,012)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 184,724 miles
- Test number
- 919291631870
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail183,712 miles (+27)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,712 miles
- Test number
- 831378258887
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail183,685 miles (+839)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,685 miles
- Test number
- 759063926854
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both,condensation., (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass182,846 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 182,846 miles
- Test number
- 956891504739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,038 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 182,038 miles
- Test number
- 402718660965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,032 miles (+832)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,032 miles
- Test number
- 628263895692
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass181,200 miles (+1,136)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 181,200 miles
- Test number
- 918229343702
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Pass180,064 miles (+1,326)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 180,064 miles
- Test number
- 649954292031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryFuel pipes are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear chassis is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear under sill is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack is damp
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded
Pass178,738 miles (+4,031)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 178,738 miles
- Test number
- 997414718417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside headlight aim on lower limit
Pass174,707 miles (+50)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 174,707 miles
- Test number
- 286554355135
- NoteSlight corrosion for age of vehicle
Pass174,657 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 174,657 miles
- Test number
- 607091253342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,647 miles (+1,132)9 failures14 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,647 miles
- Test number
- 699107613275
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteN/S/R Metal fuel pipe corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass173,515 miles (+4,195)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 173,515 miles
- Test number
- 366129812134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteBoth steering rack gaiters twisted
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteFront to rear Metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteN/s/r coil spring corroded
- NoteO/s/r coil spring corroded
Pass169,320 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 169,320 miles
- Test number
- 651844880262
- NoteBoth front jacking points corrded
Fail169,318 miles (+16,514)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,318 miles
- Test number
- 284518170213
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteBoth front jacking points corrded
Pass152,804 miles (+10,335)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 152,804 miles
- Test number
- 484608688288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipes corroding
Pass142,469 miles (+10,639)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 142,469 miles
- Test number
- 163216377291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,830 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 131,830 miles
- Test number
- 134079976259
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S/F bottom ball joint boot split
Fail131,830 miles (+18,191)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,830 miles
- Test number
- 802059476256
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/S/F bottom ball joint boot split
Pass113,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 113,639 miles
- Test number
- 413066175221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S35 KGF
- Does S35 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S35 KGF expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S35 KGF?
- The MOT on S35 KGF expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S35 KGF done?
- S35 KGF was recorded at 184,683 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,456 miles a year.
- Has S35 KGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S35 KGF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S35 KGF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S35 KGF find?
- S35 KGF failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: body component insecure roof; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 1 more.
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