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11 SRL

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security skin first layer chassielegs lifting off both siders (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 64,087 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer cover skin first layer of chassie legs lifting off (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,173 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to scrub inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 60,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 58,481 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear ends by sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,910 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 55,598 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

offside front tyre low pressure

Pass 16 May 2013 53,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

movement in nearside and offside front bottom shock absorber bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,939 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
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11 SRL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 11 SRL, 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.

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11 SRL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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