1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S840 BBD
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 100,277 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,277 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
S840 BBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 100,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 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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S840 BBD Mileage History
- 14/10/202394,643 mi
- 14/10/202394,643 mi
- 01/10/202496,373 mi+1,730 mi
- 04/06/202698,143 mi+1,770 mi
- 04/06/2026100,277 mi+2,134 mi
Average of roughly 2,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S840 BBD 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 (S840 BBD) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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