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960 SFC

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,776 mi
Last recorded110,776 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration960 SFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 110,776 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 110,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 102,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,603 miles

rear ends of sills getting weak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,962 miles

rear chassis outer skin corrosion

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,493 miles

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

slight outer skin corrosion in n/s & o/s rear chassis

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

object hanging from mirror (removed)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,590 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 70,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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960 SFC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 960 SFC, 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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960 SFC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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