1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R491 BEY
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 23/02/1998. Recorded mileage 89,933 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,933 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
R491 BEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 89,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R491 BEY Mileage History
- 05/10/202285,904 mi
- 19/09/202387,672 mi+1,768 mi
- 17/09/202488,702 mi+1,030 mi
- 17/09/202488,703 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/202589,933 mi+1,230 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R491 BEY 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 (R491 BEY) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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