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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

V12 DCPMOT history

V12 DCP is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 27 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,177 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 DCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 DCP was last recorded at 110,177 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,023 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
1,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,177 miles
  • 2024 – 110,023 miles
  • 2023 – 109,496 miles
  • 2022 – 107,239 miles
  • 2021 – 102,733 miles
  • 2020 – 100,166 miles
  • 2019 – 99,779 miles
  • 2018 – 98,905 miles
  • 2017 – 97,627 miles
  • 2016 – 96,436 miles
  • 2015 – 95,554 miles
  • 2014 – 90,353 miles
  • 2013 – 88,015 miles
  • 2011 – 87,408 miles
  • 2010 – 86,364 miles
  • 2009 – 84,154 miles
  • 2008 – 81,103 miles
  • 2007 – 77,194 miles
  • 2006 – 73,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,177 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,177 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,177 miles
    Test number
    785687747210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,023 miles
    Test number
    170438421109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,023 miles (+527)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,023 miles
    Test number
    476770154296
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass109,496 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    814678610566
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail109,496 miles (+2,257)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    212986074522
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass107,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    516291997816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,239 miles (+34)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,239 miles
    Test number
    518279368108
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail107,205 miles (+4,472)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    845412691628
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass102,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    648154035093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe front to rear resecured
  10. Fail102,733 miles (+2,567)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    659343560821
    • Repaired at testBrake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe front to rear resecured
  11. Pass100,166 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    746925479362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,779 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    773169046180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail99,759 miles (+854)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,759 miles
    Test number
    697656303913
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass98,905 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    863417550876
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass97,627 miles (+1,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,627 miles
    Test number
    471111143531
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre walls perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion Seat belt anchor point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass96,436 miles (+882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    835936718028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt anchorage pointarea is corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under floor corrosion front footwell but not considered exessive
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all tyres stem fitted slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)
  17. Pass95,554 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,554 miles
    Test number
    699479895088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,353 miles (+2,338)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    165236104107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to floor under offside front footwell
    • NoteAll fitted tyre valve stems slightly perished
  19. Pass88,015 miles (+607)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,015 miles
    Test number
    607933703093
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres have cracking to the treads.
  20. Pass87,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,408 miles
    Test number
    849736961294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  21. Fail87,408 miles (+1,044)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,408 miles
    Test number
    555552761212
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass86,364 miles (+2,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,364 miles
    Test number
    584796160275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass84,154 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    604016619274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,103 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    704717298182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  25. Pass77,194 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    221218197450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    431312316279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,975 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    363158706201
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V12 DCP

Does V12 DCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 DCP is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 DCP?
The MOT on V12 DCP is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 DCP done?
V12 DCP was recorded at 110,177 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,861 miles a year.
Has V12 DCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 DCP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 DCP 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 V12 DCP find?
V12 DCP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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