1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R77 XKB
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 08/05/1998. Recorded mileage 64,889 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,889 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
R77 XKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
- 64,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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R77 XKB Mileage History
- 30/04/202463,830 mi
- 03/05/202463,830 mi
- 28/05/202564,861 mi+1,031 mi
- 09/06/202564,866 mi+5 mi
- 18/08/202664,889 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R77 XKB 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 (R77 XKB) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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