1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · C11 FAS
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 72,969 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C11 FAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 72,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C11 FAS 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 (C11 FAS) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
C11 FAS Mileage History
- 24/01/202485,420 mi
- 03/06/202485,426 mi+6 mi
- 07/06/202485,430 mi+4 mi
- 02/06/202589,654 mi+4,224 mi
- 10/06/202672,969 mi-16,685 mi
Average of roughly -5,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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