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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,995 cc

S8 XKOMOT history

S8 XKO is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,369 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XKO was last recorded at 101,369 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,330 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
2,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,369 miles
  • 2025 – 100,161 miles
  • 2024 – 97,657 miles
  • 2023 – 96,681 miles
  • 2022 – 93,756 miles
  • 2021 – 91,368 miles
  • 2020 – 89,515 miles
  • 2019 – 87,425 miles
  • 2018 – 84,844 miles
  • 2017 – 82,892 miles
  • 2016 – 80,201 miles
  • 2015 – 77,912 miles
  • 2014 – 75,311 miles
  • 2013 – 72,617 miles
  • 2012 – 66,814 miles
  • 2011 – 61,935 miles
  • 2010 – 59,746 miles
  • 2009 – 58,297 miles
  • 2008 – 57,079 miles
  • 2007 – 56,272 miles
  • 2006 – 55,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,369 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    761310904922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail101,330 miles (+1,169)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    264593665220
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass100,161 miles (+2,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    514488748937
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension/steering components corroded

  4. Pass97,657 miles (+976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,657 miles
    Test number
    888190462606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass96,681 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    236040735558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,756 miles (+2,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    744216335256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,368 miles (+1,853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    538004093356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor pan rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,515 miles (+14)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,515 miles
    Test number
    560066702484
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror loose. Not affecting other obligatory mirrors or view to the rear. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,501 miles (+2,076)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    840679829296
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass87,425 miles (+2,581)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    846204186139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass84,844 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    489334222030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,892 miles (+2,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    562050258030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass80,201 miles (+2,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    737707054460
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside rear next to subframe mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass77,912 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    435899741903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,311 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    469486454259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,617 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,617 miles
    Test number
    637596723392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,814 miles (+115)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    498349722455
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in rear offside and rear nearside hub bearings

  18. Fail66,699 miles (+4,764)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,699 miles
    Test number
    886522722352
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion nearside and offside front footwells

  19. Pass61,935 miles (+2,189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    175945011308
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bottom balljoint covers split
    • NoteSlight movement both rear driveshaft Inner joints

  20. Pass59,746 miles (+1,449)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    581366480243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll steering and suspension components corroded
    • NoteBoth sides front floor corroded (seat mounting area)

  21. Pass58,297 miles (+1,218)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    863616889227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass57,079 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    981230818354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,272 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    194774887229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    821311496287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XKO

Does S8 XKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 XKO is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 XKO?
The MOT on S8 XKO is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 XKO done?
S8 XKO was recorded at 101,369 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 2,330 miles a year.
Has S8 XKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XKO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 XKO 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 S8 XKO find?
S8 XKO passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear chassis and suspension components corroded.

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