1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S162 GHU
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 83,284 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S162 GHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 83,284 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: Average
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S162 GHU Mileage History
- 24/10/202377,474 mi
- 10/09/202477,484 mi+10 mi
- 30/09/202583,120 mi+5,636 mi
- 31/10/202583,209 mi+89 mi
- 13/03/202683,284 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 2,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S162 GHU 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 (S162 GHU) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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