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8566 FH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,088 mi
Last recorded30,088 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8566 FH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 30,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 29,643 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 29,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,568 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 29,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,670 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,691 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 26,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,306 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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8566 FH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 8566 FH, 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 8566 FH registered?

8566 FH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 8566 FH safe to buy?

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