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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

V1 HTEMOT history

V1 HTE is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

V1 HTE black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
55,663 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 HTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 HTE was last recorded at 55,663 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,940 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
2,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,663 miles
  • 2025 – 54,940 miles
  • 2024 – 54,002 miles
  • 2023 – 52,144 miles
  • 2022 – 48,987 miles
  • 2021 – 45,797 miles
  • 2020 – 43,575 miles
  • 2019 – 42,253 miles
  • 2018 – 41,337 miles
  • 2017 – 39,916 miles
  • 2016 – 38,649 miles
  • 2015 – 37,686 miles
  • 2014 – 36,741 miles
  • 2013 – 32,930 miles
  • 2012 – 28,584 miles
  • 2010 – 24,489 miles
  • 2009 – 22,973 miles
  • 2008 – 19,734 miles
  • 2007 – 16,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,663 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shocker

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,663 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    399289053873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,940 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,940 miles
    Test number
    267264189070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,926 miles (+924)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,926 miles
    Test number
    874106773564
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass54,002 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,002 miles
    Test number
    704761471160
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail54,001 miles (+1,857)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    451174145648
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,144 miles (+3,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    925838810369
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly imbalanced
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front floors slightly corroded

  7. Pass48,987 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,987 miles
    Test number
    975372607307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,797 miles (+2,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    479567350163
    • AdvisoryRear park brake binding

  9. Pass43,575 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    900468709025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,253 miles (+916)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,253 miles
    Test number
    479325490546
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,337 miles (+1,421)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    875358661454
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass39,916 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,916 miles
    Test number
    764588023535
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass38,649 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    582783310212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,686 miles (+945)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    355579725417
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges, offside front worn smooth
    • NoteMultiple points of corrosion to vehicle underside & components
    • NoteMultiple suspension bushes front & rear perished but no movement

  15. Pass36,741 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    377723334470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSigns of coolent leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on structure and components

  16. Fail36,739 miles (+3,809)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,739 miles
    Test number
    877317824218
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSigns of coolent leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion on structure and components

  17. Pass32,930 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    797170553169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail32,930 miles (+4,346)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    467076133135
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    179586542043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,584 miles (+4,095)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,584 miles
    Test number
    568889432012
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass24,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    990604140319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,489 miles (+1,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    693892340372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass22,973 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    112355749281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,734 miles (+3,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,734 miles
    Test number
    331435258275
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass16,433 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    544787457292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,396 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,396 miles
    Test number
    394475257248
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  27. Fail16,396 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,396 miles
    Test number
    342649447432
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V1 HTE

Does V1 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 HTE is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 HTE?
The MOT on V1 HTE is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 HTE done?
V1 HTE was recorded at 55,663 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,054 miles a year.
Has V1 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 HTE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 HTE 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 V1 HTE find?
V1 HTE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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