JAGUAR XK8 L18XKR has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1997 JAGUAR XK8 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,024 miles 1 month ago on Friday 17th April 2026 at 11:12.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 16th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

L18XKR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH APRIL 202776,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH APRIL 202676,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PRS - Position Lamp Switch Does Not Operate In Accordance With The Requirements (4.2.2 (a))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 202510TH JANUARY 202675,911 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202410TH JANUARY 202575,829 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202310TH JANUARY 202475,545 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202210TH JANUARY 202374,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive End Of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 202274,685 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive End Of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202110TH JANUARY 202273,266 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202173,209 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Inadequately Repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202010TH JANUARY 202171,864 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201910TH JANUARY 202070,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201817TH FEBRUARY 201968,622 MI
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 201868,622 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 201717TH FEBRUARY 201866,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nsr Brake Dragging Slightly
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 201766,725 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nsr Brake Dragging Slightly
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201617TH FEBRUARY 201764,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 201664,519 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201514TH FEBRUARY 201661,897 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201414TH FEBRUARY 201559,640 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 201459,640 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201314TH FEBRUARY 201457,275 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201357,273 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  6. FAIL - Front Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 201214TH FEBRUARY 201354,814 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nsr Brake Disc Corroded But Readings Ok
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201114TH FEBRUARY 201251,931 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 201014TH FEBRUARY 201149,209 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Floor Pan Corroded
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 200914TH FEBRUARY 201045,564 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 200814TH FEBRUARY 200942,038 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 200719TH APRIL 200838,975 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 200619TH APRIL 200737,859 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 200637,859 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  3. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  10. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Damaged
  11. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damage
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L18XKR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

L18XKR MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

L18XKR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,024 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,622 miles

L18XKR FAQs

This Jaguar Xk8 with registration L18XKR was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,024 miles, so this Jaguar has travelled an average of 2,622 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Jaguar Xk8 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L18XKR has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Jaguar Xk8 has had 33 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Jaguar Xk8 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does L18XKR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 L18XKR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L18XKR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 L18XKR does have Tax. Read more

When does L18XKR Tax expire?

The current Tax for L18XKR will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L18XKR MOT expire?

The current MOT for L18XKR will expire in 11 months on Friday 16th April 2027. Read more

When did L18XKR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L18XKR was on Friday 17th April 2026 at 11:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L18XKR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L18XKR we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L18XKR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L18XKR we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L18XKR?

L18XKR is registered as a 1997 Jaguar Xk8. Read more

How many miles has L18XKR done?

The odometer reading for L18XKR at the last MOT in April 2026 was 76,024 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,622 miles per year. Read more

How old is L18XKR?

The vehicle L18XKR was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 11th March 1997. Read more

What colour is L18XKR?

The official colour of L18XKR is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does L18XKR have?

L18XKR has a 4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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