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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S45 JPOMOT history

S45 JPO is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,187 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 JPO
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 JPO was last recorded at 106,187 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,422 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
1,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,187 miles
  • 2025 – 105,422 miles
  • 2024 – 104,654 miles
  • 2023 – 103,840 miles
  • 2022 – 103,394 miles
  • 2021 – 103,047 miles
  • 2020 – 102,311 miles
  • 2018 – 102,249 miles
  • 2017 – 101,517 miles
  • 2015 – 101,495 miles
  • 2014 – 101,379 miles
  • 2013 – 101,303 miles
  • 2012 – 100,932 miles
  • 2011 – 100,527 miles
  • 2010 – 98,624 miles
  • 2009 – 94,317 miles
  • 2008 – 93,582 miles
  • 2007 – 86,383 miles
  • 2006 – 75,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,187 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both N/S/F & O/S/F lower floor pans have been repaired, plates have been heavily under-sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,187 miles (+765)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,187 miles
    Test number
    270261288053
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass105,422 miles (+768)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,422 miles
    Test number
    915775886695
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,654 miles (+814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    391864904419
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,840 miles (+446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,840 miles
    Test number
    597811301775
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,394 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,394 miles
    Test number
    904385110250
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S/F & O/S/F lower floor pans have been repaired, plates have been heavily under-sealed

  6. Fail103,388 miles (+341)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,388 miles
    Test number
    209910398038
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements more then 33mm spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements more then 33mm spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth N/S/F & O/S/F lower floor pans have been repaired, plates have been heavily under-sealed

  7. Pass103,047 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    872920308849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,311 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,311 miles
    Test number
    672969823949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,249 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,249 miles
    Test number
    467613306154
    • AdvisoryFloors corroded

  10. Fail102,225 miles (+708)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    476231536029
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloors corroded

  11. Pass101,517 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,517 miles
    Test number
    322601892409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,495 miles
    Test number
    760771053479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,495 miles (+116)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,495 miles
    Test number
    427357340302
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass101,379 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,379 miles
    Test number
    388027964263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,303 miles (+371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    816469163273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass100,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    157312172296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail100,932 miles (+405)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    979972672237
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass100,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    626872571246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,527 miles (+1,903)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    516222971218
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass98,624 miles (+4,307)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    571893570229
    • NoteFloor ,n/s outer sill,and o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

  21. Pass94,317 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    221510519488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,582 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    152017788283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail93,456 miles (+7,073)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    732357178245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component 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)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on both sides front chassis legs.

  24. Pass86,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    903869427123
    • 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)

  25. Fail86,383 miles (+11,369)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    941609627138
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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. Pass75,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    541629926194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,014 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,014 miles
    Test number
    290428126442
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S45 JPO

Does S45 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 JPO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 JPO?
The MOT on S45 JPO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 JPO done?
S45 JPO was recorded at 106,187 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
Has S45 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 JPO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S45 JPO 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 S45 JPO find?
S45 JPO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak; general underbody corrosion, and 4 more.

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