1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R131 DOK
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14 May 1998. Recorded mileage 57,664 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R131 DOK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 57,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R131 DOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xk8 (R131 DOK) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 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 (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
R131 DOK Mileage History
- 05/05/200644,721 mi
- 26/04/200747,007 mi+2,286 mi
- 16/04/200848,617 mi+1,610 mi
- 16/04/200949,099 mi+482 mi
- 27/04/201049,683 mi+584 mi
- 05/05/201150,172 mi+489 mi
- 23/04/201250,998 mi+826 mi
- 24/04/201351,466 mi+468 mi
- 26/04/201351,466 mi
- 13/05/201451,766 mi+300 mi
- 17/04/201551,909 mi+143 mi
- 30/04/201551,909 mi
- 22/04/201652,064 mi+155 mi
- 18/05/201753,044 mi+980 mi
- 14/02/201853,223 mi+179 mi
- 30/04/201955,009 mi+1,786 mi
- 06/05/202055,588 mi+579 mi
- 05/05/202155,895 mi+307 mi
- 05/05/202256,326 mi+431 mi
- 15/05/202356,601 mi+275 mi
- 22/04/202456,828 mi+227 mi
- 06/05/202557,332 mi+504 mi
- 05/05/202657,664 mi+332 mi
Average of roughly 647 miles per year across 23 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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