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460 EAT

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration460 EAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 29,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 28,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,953 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,141 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,132 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 27 Sep 2011 28,132 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,962 miles

o/s n/s rear inner diff flange slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2008 26,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,880 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,689 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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460 EAT 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 90%.

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 460 EAT, 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 460 EAT registered?

460 EAT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is 460 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 460 EAT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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