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Jaguar XK8

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,995 cc

X8 XJKMOT history

X8 XJK is a grey petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 11 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X8 XJK grey Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,508 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 XJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 XJK was last recorded at 89,508 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,486 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,508 miles
  • 2025 – 88,757 miles
  • 2024 – 87,971 miles
  • 2023 – 87,549 miles
  • 2022 – 86,756 miles
  • 2021 – 85,819 miles
  • 2020 – 85,067 miles
  • 2019 – 83,385 miles
  • 2018 – 81,267 miles
  • 2017 – 78,587 miles
  • 2016 – 75,841 miles
  • 2015 – 73,311 miles
  • 2014 – 70,386 miles
  • 2013 – 66,891 miles
  • 2012 – 61,387 miles
  • 2011 – 60,540 miles
  • 2010 – 58,438 miles
  • 2009 – 56,729 miles
  • 2008 – 55,281 miles
  • 2007 – 51,864 miles
  • 2006 – 45,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,508 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,508 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    570445866131
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,486 miles (+729)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,486 miles
    Test number
    695899531432
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe mountings delaminating. Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,757 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    747323873251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail88,753 miles (+782)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    788276710600
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass87,971 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    546914868067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,549 miles (+793)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    376941817994
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass86,756 miles (+937)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    392914976156
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass85,819 miles (+752)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    719282235184
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass85,067 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    996229342224
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass83,385 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,385 miles
    Test number
    600175940512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,321 miles (+2,054)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    549752023623
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass81,267 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    804214972946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,587 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    829417648005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,841 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    875374019994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail75,829 miles (+2,518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    309573053881
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass73,311 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    285060455025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,386 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    709621554001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail70,371 miles (+3,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    908599444080
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,891 miles (+5,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    499443953024
    • 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)

  20. Pass61,387 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    939203352006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,540 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,540 miles
    Test number
    969736621197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,438 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    682696320110
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail56,729 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    434197529170
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass56,729 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    463297129106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,281 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    741270638116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,864 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,864 miles
    Test number
    512030337174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    734057226275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 XJK

Does X8 XJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 XJK is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 XJK?
The MOT on X8 XJK is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 XJK done?
X8 XJK was recorded at 89,508 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,230 miles a year.
Has X8 XJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 XJK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 XJK 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 XJK find?
X8 XJK passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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