CarVerify

Free Car Check

7 SDB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,298 mi
Last recorded43,298 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration7 SDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 43,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 42,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,705 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,763 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 39,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,947 miles

Front anti rollbar drop link bushes splitting

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,118 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear play at rear wheels

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,462 miles

nsr subframe mount has slight corrosion

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Fail 5 Feb 2015 35,428 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr subframe mount has slight corrosion

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,670 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,666 miles

NSF BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

NSF WISHBONE BUSH DETERIORATED

OSF BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

OSF WISHBONE BUSH DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,510 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

7 SDB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 SDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 7 SDB?

You can check the full history of 7 SDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 7 SDB registered?

7 SDB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is 7 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 SDB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 7 SDB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 7 SDB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.