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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

S88 SHEMOT history

S88 SHE is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,058 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 SHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 SHE was last recorded at 116,058 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,042 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,058 miles
  • 2024 – 116,042 miles
  • 2023 – 115,945 miles
  • 2021 – 114,537 miles
  • 2020 – 114,277 miles
  • 2019 – 107,896 miles
  • 2018 – 96,879 miles
  • 2017 – 88,900 miles
  • 2016 – 80,958 miles
  • 2015 – 72,223 miles
  • 2014 – 64,218 miles
  • 2013 – 53,823 miles
  • 2012 – 44,209 miles
  • 2011 – 37,876 miles
  • 2010 – 34,915 miles
  • 2009 – 33,539 miles
  • 2008 – 31,905 miles
  • 2007 – 30,665 miles
  • 2006 – 28,685 miles
  • 2005 – 26,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing Slightly Corroded

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner diff bearing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner diff bearing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,058 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,058 miles
    Test number
    451888387192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing Slightly Corroded

  2. Pass116,042 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,042 miles
    Test number
    889376800748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,945 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,945 miles
    Test number
    879067580965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,537 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    330605080458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,277 miles (+6,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    331243844608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,896 miles (+11,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    969158622774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,879 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    647952746044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner diff bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner diff bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,879 miles (+189)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,879 miles
    Test number
    971668483316
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner diff bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner diff bearing worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail96,690 miles (+7,790)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,690 miles
    Test number
    445122535090
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,900 miles (+7,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    315489402392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear frame mounting point corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine burning oil

  11. Pass80,958 miles (+8,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    171822632521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass72,223 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    470176997525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,218 miles (+10,395)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    869042214341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre approx 2-3mm tread remaining

  14. Pass53,823 miles (+9,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    909146313363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass44,209 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,209 miles
    Test number
    508244012312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail44,187 miles (+6,311)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    477093012438
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass37,876 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,876 miles
    Test number
    857035811329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

  18. Fail37,865 miles (+2,950)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    677502501375
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

  19. Fail34,915 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    191441500302
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s front wing repeater loose in wing but can still function ok.

  20. Pass34,915 miles (+1,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    843371700320
    • NoteO/s front wing repeater loose in wing but can still function ok.

  21. Pass33,539 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,539 miles
    Test number
    333885499484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass31,905 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    700297898202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    622909897293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,665 miles (+1,980)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    790199397295
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass28,685 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    460610406380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    444400405474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 SHE

Does S88 SHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 SHE is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 SHE?
The MOT on S88 SHE is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 SHE done?
S88 SHE was recorded at 116,058 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has S88 SHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 SHE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S88 SHE 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 S88 SHE find?
S88 SHE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear wing slightly corroded.

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