1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R103 BBY
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 74,621 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R103 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 74,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R103 BBY 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 (R103 BBY) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Floor excessively deteriorated both floorpans excessively corroded underneath a previous non substantial ”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
R103 BBY Mileage History
- 04/10/202270,984 mi
- 08/10/202474,617 mi+3,633 mi
- 08/10/202474,617 mi
- 18/10/202474,618 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/202674,621 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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