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1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R930 FWC

R930 FWC

1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 69,355 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XK8
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Apr 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
69,355 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Apr 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3996cc
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R930 FWC Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2024
  • 69,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

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R930 FWC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 06:58
MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Jaguar Xk8 (R930 FWC) between May 2006 and April 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 20 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 56 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

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R930 FWC Mileage History

  1. 09/05/200645,206 mi
  2. 25/04/200748,699 mi+3,493 mi
  3. 27/04/200748,619 mi-80 mi
  4. 21/05/200851,818 mi+3,199 mi
  5. 22/05/200851,818 mi
  6. 19/05/200955,085 mi+3,267 mi
  7. 19/05/200955,085 mi
  8. 28/05/201057,069 mi+1,984 mi
  9. 25/05/201158,415 mi+1,346 mi
  10. 23/05/201259,324 mi+909 mi
  11. 17/05/201359,858 mi+534 mi
  12. 23/05/201461,148 mi+1,290 mi
  13. 23/05/201461,148 mi
  14. 23/05/201562,049 mi+901 mi
  15. 26/05/201662,494 mi+445 mi
  16. 12/05/201764,116 mi+1,622 mi
  17. 25/01/201865,434 mi+1,318 mi
  18. 26/02/201865,442 mi+8 mi
  19. 27/02/201865,442 mi
  20. 28/02/201965,598 mi+156 mi
  21. 01/03/201965,598 mi
  22. 15/02/202065,721 mi+123 mi
  23. 25/03/202166,743 mi+1,022 mi
  24. 08/04/202268,288 mi+1,545 mi
  25. 06/04/202369,321 mi+1,033 mi
  26. 20/04/202469,355 mi+34 mi

Average of roughly 1,345 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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