1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S53 KCK
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 99,312 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3995cc
S53 KCK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2025
- 99,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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S53 KCK Mileage History
- 20/10/202199,039 mi
- 20/10/202199,039 mi
- 09/01/202499,091 mi+52 mi
- 19/05/202599,312 mi+221 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S53 KCK 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 (S53 KCK) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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