1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R916 GNB
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 43,858 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R916 GNB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 43,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R916 GNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xk8 (R916 GNB) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
R916 GNB Mileage History
- 27/06/200630,857 mi
- 20/06/200732,587 mi+1,730 mi
- 16/06/200833,153 mi+566 mi
- 11/06/200933,558 mi+405 mi
- 25/06/201033,847 mi+289 mi
- 30/06/201133,961 mi+114 mi
- 27/06/201234,364 mi+403 mi
- 04/07/201234,366 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/201335,030 mi+664 mi
- 23/06/201435,231 mi+201 mi
- 24/06/201535,537 mi+306 mi
- 12/07/201636,032 mi+495 mi
- 18/07/201736,763 mi+731 mi
- 12/07/201836,891 mi+128 mi
- 18/07/201937,029 mi+138 mi
- 22/03/202137,177 mi+148 mi
- 15/03/202237,219 mi+42 mi
- 27/03/202337,843 mi+624 mi
- 11/04/202439,661 mi+1,818 mi
- 02/04/202541,726 mi+2,065 mi
- 24/03/202643,858 mi+2,132 mi
Average of roughly 659 miles per year across 21 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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