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16 CL

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 CL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,713 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,695 miles

Both rear u/j joints slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,568 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,315 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,563 miles

slight play both rear suspension joints , both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,574 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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16 CL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 16 CL, 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 16 CL registered?

16 CL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 16 CL safe to buy?

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