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1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · J40 XKC

J40 XKC

1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25/03/1998. Recorded mileage 161,183 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3996cc

J40 XKC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
  • 161,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J40 XKC Mileage History

  1. 22/06/2023160,683 mi
  2. 05/07/2023160,685 mi+2 mi
  3. 05/07/2024161,097 mi+412 mi
  4. 08/07/2025161,183 mi+86 mi
  5. 08/07/2025161,183 mi

Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J40 XKC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xk8 (J40 XKC) between June 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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