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44 SUE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,184 mi
Last recorded20,184 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 SUE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 20,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 20,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 20,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 19,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 19,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 19,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 19,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 19,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,746 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,582 miles

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

front discs slighty corroded at edges of discs

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 13,599 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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44 SUE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 44 SUE, 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 44 SUE registered?

44 SUE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is 44 SUE safe to buy?

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