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Jaguar XK8

Beige · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S56 YKEMOT history

S56 YKE is a beige petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,760 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 YKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 YKE was last recorded at 52,760 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,204 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
1,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,760 miles
  • 2025 – 52,204 miles
  • 2022 – 51,633 miles
  • 2018 – 50,822 miles
  • 2017 – 49,809 miles
  • 2016 – 48,039 miles
  • 2015 – 46,511 miles
  • 2014 – 43,281 miles
  • 2013 – 37,313 miles
  • 2012 – 35,675 miles
  • 2011 – 34,146 miles
  • 2010 – 32,685 miles
  • 2009 – 31,205 miles
  • 2008 – 29,193 miles
  • 2007 – 27,295 miles
  • 2006 – 25,440 miles
  • 2005 – 22,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,760 miles
  • AdvisoryOil level low

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,760 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    678373586296
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  2. Pass52,204 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    684194413705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,633 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    651873708889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,822 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    323058975598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,809 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    631824834849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  6. Fail49,795 miles (+1,756)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,795 miles
    Test number
    863138297249
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Pass48,039 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,039 miles
    Test number
    645471237867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,511 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    496545205378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,281 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    459630134207
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSighns of wear on nearside front upper wishbone, inner bush

  10. Pass43,281 miles (+5,968)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    737360534248
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSighns of wear on nearside front upper wishbone, inner bush

  11. Pass37,313 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    749463933224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    805761462243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail35,675 miles (+1,529)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    865677552292
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,146 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,146 miles
    Test number
    505999141232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,685 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,685 miles
    Test number
    684620450263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,205 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    492481859291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,193 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,193 miles
    Test number
    362779148476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,295 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,295 miles
    Test number
    310781447458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,440 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,440 miles
    Test number
    814278246273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,948 miles
    Test number
    371781235403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 YKE

Does S56 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 YKE is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 YKE?
The MOT on S56 YKE is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 YKE done?
S56 YKE was recorded at 52,760 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,445 miles a year.
Has S56 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 YKE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on S56 YKE 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 S56 YKE find?
S56 YKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil level low.

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