1998 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · S437 BSC
1998 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 80,751 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S437 BSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 80,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S437 BSC 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 (S437 BSC) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S437 BSC Mileage History
- 01/08/202278,343 mi
- 08/08/202379,121 mi+778 mi
- 11/08/202379,121 mi
- 12/08/202480,734 mi+1,613 mi
- 17/09/202580,751 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 770 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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