1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R582 AKR
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09/03/1998. Recorded mileage 132,047 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,047 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
R582 AKR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 132,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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R582 AKR Mileage History
- 26/04/2022129,454 mi
- 04/05/2022129,494 mi+40 mi
- 02/05/2023132,031 mi+2,537 mi
- 14/06/2023132,047 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,287 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R582 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xk8 (R582 AKR) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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