The road tax status for R143 GHR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R143 GHR?

The MOT for R143 GHR is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 September 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R143 GHR?

The recorded mileage for R143 GHR is 127,571 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R143 GHR ULEZ compliant?

No, R143 GHR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Jaguar XJ8 Auto 4.0L Petrol · R143 GHR

R143 GHR

1998 Jaguar XJ8 Auto (4.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 127,571 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023.

Make & Model: JAGUAR XJ8 AUTO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 22 Sept 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 127,571 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

3996cc

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R143 GHR Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2022
127,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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R143 GHR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 12:18

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xj8 Auto (R143 GHR) between February 2006 and September 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”.

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R143 GHR Mileage History

13/02/200675,260 mi
31/01/200783,626 mi+8,366 mi
29/01/200888,562 mi+4,936 mi
14/01/200991,825 mi+3,263 mi
09/02/201094,148 mi+2,323 mi
17/01/201197,839 mi+3,691 mi
08/02/2012100,122 mi+2,283 mi
08/02/2013101,838 mi+1,716 mi
08/02/2013101,838 mi
18/02/2014102,570 mi+732 mi
21/01/2015106,080 mi+3,510 mi
27/01/2016109,518 mi+3,438 mi
04/02/2017114,189 mi+4,671 mi
08/02/2017114,278 mi+89 mi
16/01/2018118,121 mi+3,843 mi
07/03/2019120,585 mi+2,464 mi
07/03/2019120,585 mi
16/04/20200 mi-120,585 mi
03/06/2021123,666 mi+123,666 mi
24/09/2022127,571 mi+3,905 mi

Average of roughly 3,149 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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