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784 FLL

1998 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration784 FLL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,271 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,287 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 71,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 69,173 miles

Rear subframe mounting areas starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2020 69,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear subframe mounting areas starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at mountings (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front lower shock absorber mountings

Fail 14 Apr 2018 62,869 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at mountings (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front lower shock absorber mountings

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under nearside front wing (3.6.B.2c)

condensation offside headlamp

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,018 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,184 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 15 Apr 2014 51,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,202 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,523 miles

Corrosion starting around offside floor pan

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion starting around offside floor pan

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,788 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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784 FLL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 784 FLL, 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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784 FLL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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