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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,995 cc

V18 XKBMOT history

V18 XKB is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

V18 XKB green Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,954 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 XKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 XKB was last recorded at 68,954 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,918 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,954 miles
  • 2025 – 68,918 miles
  • 2024 – 68,801 miles
  • 2023 – 68,658 miles
  • 2018 – 68,267 miles
  • 2017 – 66,331 miles
  • 2016 – 65,035 miles
  • 2015 – 62,798 miles
  • 2014 – 59,869 miles
  • 2013 – 58,258 miles
  • 2012 – 55,152 miles
  • 2011 – 53,984 miles
  • 2010 – 53,130 miles
  • 2009 – 52,450 miles
  • 2008 – 48,322 miles
  • 2007 – 42,951 miles
  • 2006 – 37,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,954 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,954 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    956909630360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,918 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,918 miles
    Test number
    723774316572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,801 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,801 miles
    Test number
    562483009508
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing general condition of all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,658 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    345828559616
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    218756795974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,267 miles (+1,936)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    640086646011
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    984657937998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  8. Fail66,331 miles (+1,296)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    287510035373
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  9. Pass65,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    541045343018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,035 miles (+2,237)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    977218705981
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Catalytic Converters (7.1.2)

  11. Pass62,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    118737865747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,798 miles (+2,929)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    433517445761
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sillo (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass59,869 miles (+22)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    438072784267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail59,847 miles (+1,589)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,847 miles
    Test number
    189463874220
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass58,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    229564473257
    • NoteN/s handbrake low effort

  16. Fail58,258 miles (+3,106)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    298054873215
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s handbrake low effort

  17. Pass55,152 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,152 miles
    Test number
    385501492249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,148 miles (+1,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    348069682417
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass53,984 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,984 miles
    Test number
    898662431357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,130 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    772452110353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,450 miles
    Test number
    752601129302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,450 miles (+4,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,450 miles
    Test number
    372281229329
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail48,322 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    324021038322
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOsf tyre side wall slight damage

  24. Pass48,322 miles (+1,940)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    463281738499
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOsf tyre side wall slight damage

  25. Pass46,382 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    313678628020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,951 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,951 miles
    Test number
    884619317070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,270 miles
    Test number
    203171626071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 XKB

Does V18 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 XKB is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 XKB?
The MOT on V18 XKB is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 XKB done?
V18 XKB was recorded at 68,954 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,530 miles a year.
Has V18 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 XKB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V18 XKB 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 V18 XKB find?
V18 XKB passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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