1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R513 BEY
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 98,084 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R513 BEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 98,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R513 BEY 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 (R513 BEY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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 (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All around inner wall ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R513 BEY Mileage History
- 02/08/202496,042 mi
- 10/08/202496,047 mi+5 mi
- 06/08/202597,199 mi+1,152 mi
- 07/08/202597,201 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/202698,084 mi+883 mi
Average of roughly 996 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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