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13 JJB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,590 mi
Last recorded47,590 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 JJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and compoents have age related corrosion

Pass 7 May 2025 47,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 47,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,615 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 38,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,449 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 33,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,747 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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13 JJB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 13 JJB, 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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What year was 13 JJB registered?

13 JJB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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