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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

V5 KRCMOT history

V5 KRC is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

V5 KRC black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
113,577 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V5 KRC was last recorded at 113,577 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,049 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
3,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,577 miles
  • 2025 – 113,049 miles
  • 2024 – 111,943 miles
  • 2023 – 110,297 miles
  • 2022 – 108,790 miles
  • 2021 – 107,683 miles
  • 2020 – 106,825 miles
  • 2019 – 105,488 miles
  • 2018 – 104,060 miles
  • 2017 – 102,754 miles
  • 2016 – 99,958 miles
  • 2015 – 96,114 miles
  • 2014 – 91,678 miles
  • 2013 – 87,150 miles
  • 2012 – 84,844 miles
  • 2011 – 81,889 miles
  • 2010 – 76,873 miles
  • 2009 – 73,123 miles
  • 2008 – 70,123 miles
  • 2007 – 61,973 miles
  • 2006 – 43,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,577 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,577 miles (+528)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,577 miles
    Test number
    562721666700
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,049 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,049 miles
    Test number
    680138269102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,047 miles (+1,104)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,047 miles
    Test number
    240346748927
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,943 miles (+1,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,943 miles
    Test number
    948373016195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,297 miles (+1,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,297 miles
    Test number
    298988646493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,790 miles
    Test number
    594996373988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,790 miles (+1,107)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,790 miles
    Test number
    273104320576
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,683 miles (+858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    588081724487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass106,825 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    679928876543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass105,488 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,488 miles
    Test number
    855764831502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass104,060 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    192047914423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,754 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,754 miles
    Test number
    401830969121
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail102,504 miles (+2,546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,504 miles
    Test number
    606471113979
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front floor corroded but outside prescribed area

  14. Pass99,958 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    312460388643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,114 miles (+4,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    999383885167
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,678 miles (+4,528)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    227764884183
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass87,150 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    205068573444
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml light on

  18. Fail87,150 miles (+2,306)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    596198473154
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteN/s/r chasis corrosion

  19. Pass84,844 miles (+2,955)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    539717082176
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteN/s/r chasis corrosion

  20. Pass81,889 miles (+5,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,889 miles
    Test number
    248532491145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,873 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    391226770144
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Fail76,853 miles (+3,730)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    893438960109
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Pass73,123 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    263858589497
    • NoteBoth front top wishbone inner bushes worn
    • NoteFront shock lower bushes worn

  24. Fail73,123 miles (+3,000)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    653337689125
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front top wishbone inner bushes worn
    • NoteFront shock lower bushes worn

  25. Pass70,123 miles (+8,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    852978898132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass61,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    390604797120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,973 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    581604397195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    442738796123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 KRC

Does V5 KRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 KRC expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 KRC?
The MOT on V5 KRC expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 KRC done?
V5 KRC was recorded at 113,577 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
Has V5 KRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KRC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 KRC 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 V5 KRC find?
V5 KRC failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 7 more.

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