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MOT Valid

1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S235 CPC

S235 CPC

1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 86,688 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XK8
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,688 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3995cc

S235 CPC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
  • 86,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S235 CPC Mileage History

  1. 05/07/202383,233 mi
  2. 24/06/202484,619 mi+1,386 mi
  3. 12/06/202585,884 mi+1,265 mi
  4. 07/05/202686,683 mi+799 mi
  5. 11/05/202686,688 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 1,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S235 CPC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 14:13
MOT Analysis

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 (S235 CPC) between July 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 May 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”.

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