1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R460 AVC
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16/04/1998. Recorded mileage 95,289 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,289 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
R460 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 95,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R460 AVC Mileage History
- 13/08/202493,837 mi
- 15/08/202493,837 mi
- 14/07/202594,633 mi+796 mi
- 24/07/202594,653 mi+20 mi
- 28/07/202695,289 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R460 AVC 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 (R460 AVC) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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