1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R460 AVC
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16/04/1998. Recorded mileage 95,369 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3996cc
R460 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 95,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R460 AVC Mileage History
- 14/07/202594,633 mi
- 24/07/202594,653 mi+20 mi
- 28/07/202695,289 mi+636 mi
- 09/09/202695,366 mi+77 mi
- 10/09/202695,369 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R460 AVC MOT History
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 (R460 AVC) between July 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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