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4 JRC

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,552 mi
Last recorded167,552 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JRC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 167,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 167,141 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 167,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill pocket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 166,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 165,193 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 165,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 164,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 162,788 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 161,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 159,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 154,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 152,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear outer pins (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded at the rear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 150,403 miles

Corrosion to the N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting areas.

Heavy corrosion to the front of the rear subframe.

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

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

Park brake inballance, N/S 100Kgf & O/S 260Kgf.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 144,672 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The propshaft forward flexi coupler has started to crack up. Replacement soon advised.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 144,687 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The propshaft forward flexi coupler has started to crack up. Replacement soon advised.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 141,430 miles

A large hole due to corrosion in the N/S front footwell, but not within 30cms of a body mounting point and therefore acceptable for MOT purposes. A similar fault is well under way in the O/S footwell.

Corrosion to the chasis member in front of the rear suspension mounting points on the N/S & O/S will shortly become a reason for rejection of an MOT certificate.

O/S rear wheel is allowed to move in and out due to play in the input shaft differential bearing.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 141,413 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

A large hole due to corrosion in the N/S front footwell, but not within 30cms of a body mounting point and therefore acceptable for MOT purposes. A similar fault is well under way in the O/S footwell.

Corrosion to the chasis member in front of the rear suspension mounting points on the N/S & O/S will shortly become a reason for rejection of an MOT certificate.

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

O/S rear wheel is allowed to move in and out due to play in the input shaft differential bearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,547 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play at the rear O/S wheel caused by movement from the differential bearing.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 132,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play at the rear O/S wheel caused by movement from the differential bearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 124,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 124,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,933 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on nearside and offside front floors

Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,862 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 99,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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4 JRC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4 JRC, 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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4 JRC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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