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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,996 cc

X8 ABLMOT history

X8 ABL is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

X8 ABL blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,888 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ABL was last recorded at 56,888 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,691 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
1,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,888 miles
  • 2025 – 56,691 miles
  • 2023 – 56,377 miles
  • 2022 – 55,996 miles
  • 2021 – 55,544 miles
  • 2019 – 55,352 miles
  • 2018 – 54,990 miles
  • 2017 – 54,347 miles
  • 2016 – 53,854 miles
  • 2015 – 53,288 miles
  • 2014 – 52,532 miles
  • 2013 – 51,143 miles
  • 2012 – 50,252 miles
  • 2011 – 49,614 miles
  • 2010 – 47,925 miles
  • 2009 – 45,674 miles
  • 2008 – 41,609 miles
  • 2007 – 38,614 miles
  • 2006 – 34,764 miles
  • 2005 – 28,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,888 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,888 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    799153263083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,691 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    831488383516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,689 miles (+312)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    361688537193
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,377 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    285354963360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,996 miles (+452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,996 miles
    Test number
    839215759236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass55,544 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    764927409833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,352 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    290263646314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,990 miles (+643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    889960290801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    500206448489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,347 miles (+493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    999221939322
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass53,854 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,854 miles
    Test number
    536105675499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass53,288 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    854298882343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,532 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    747086674241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,143 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    755862983212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,252 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    669755982285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,614 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    215281201365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,925 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    461169370278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,674 miles (+4,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    901802059213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Pass41,609 miles (+2,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,609 miles
    Test number
    342299868421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass38,614 miles (+3,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    622961987213
    • 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. Pass34,764 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    450062476257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,845 miles
    Test number
    850420385238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 ABL

Does X8 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ABL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ABL?
The MOT on X8 ABL is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ABL done?
X8 ABL was recorded at 56,888 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
Has X8 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ABL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 ABL 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 X8 ABL find?
X8 ABL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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