1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · 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
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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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R930 FWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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)”.
R930 FWC Mileage History
- 09/05/200645,206 mi
- 25/04/200748,699 mi+3,493 mi
- 27/04/200748,619 mi-80 mi
- 21/05/200851,818 mi+3,199 mi
- 22/05/200851,818 mi
- 19/05/200955,085 mi+3,267 mi
- 19/05/200955,085 mi
- 28/05/201057,069 mi+1,984 mi
- 25/05/201158,415 mi+1,346 mi
- 23/05/201259,324 mi+909 mi
- 17/05/201359,858 mi+534 mi
- 23/05/201461,148 mi+1,290 mi
- 23/05/201461,148 mi
- 23/05/201562,049 mi+901 mi
- 26/05/201662,494 mi+445 mi
- 12/05/201764,116 mi+1,622 mi
- 25/01/201865,434 mi+1,318 mi
- 26/02/201865,442 mi+8 mi
- 27/02/201865,442 mi
- 28/02/201965,598 mi+156 mi
- 01/03/201965,598 mi
- 15/02/202065,721 mi+123 mi
- 25/03/202166,743 mi+1,022 mi
- 08/04/202268,288 mi+1,545 mi
- 06/04/202369,321 mi+1,033 mi
- 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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