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1 JRG

1998 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,194 mi
Last recorded89,194 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,194 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,165 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,065 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,779 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 87,848 miles

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

slight free play in offside rear hub

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,232 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,232 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 86,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 86,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 86,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 86,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 86,651 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2006 86,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 86,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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1 JRG is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 1 JRG, 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 1 JRG registered?

1 JRG is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is 1 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 JRG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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