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538 JOH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 JOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,009 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 70,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,000 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,545 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill in poor condition.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,495 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 68,495 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,702 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 67,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT AND REAR WISH BONE SECURING BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system FLEXY TO HUB (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 66,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,341 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,301 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn at inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,301 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 63,156 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,442 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,546 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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538 JOH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 538 JOH, 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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538 JOH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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