1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S396 BNT
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 131,393 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S396 BNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 131,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S396 BNT 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 (S396 BNT) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
S396 BNT Mileage History
- 24/01/2022127,615 mi
- 24/01/2022127,615 mi
- 12/08/2024131,242 mi+3,627 mi
- 23/10/2024131,250 mi+8 mi
- 27/08/2025131,393 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 1,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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