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15 DCE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,584 mi
Last recorded71,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 DCE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,584 miles

Both front tyres showing age related cracking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 71,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,319 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 52,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,900 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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15 DCE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 15 DCE, 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 15 DCE registered?

15 DCE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 15 DCE safe to buy?

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