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4525 DH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,339 mi
Last recorded127,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4525 DH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 127,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 126,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 122,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,674 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,592 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,540 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,428 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,585 miles

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

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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4525 DH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4525 DH, 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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4525 DH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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