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6651 PJ

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6651 PJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,814 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 80,780 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,038 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,149 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,234 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,170 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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6651 PJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 6651 PJ, 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 6651 PJ registered?

6651 PJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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