1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S187 AJE
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11/09/1998. Recorded mileage 98,993 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,993 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
S187 AJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 98,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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S187 AJE Mileage History
- 28/10/202298,223 mi
- 28/10/202298,224 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/202398,468 mi+244 mi
- 20/09/202498,608 mi+140 mi
- 05/09/202598,993 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S187 AJE 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 (S187 AJE) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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