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A14 XXK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,595 mi
Last recorded132,595 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 132,595 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively damaged / corroded but is not considered a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 128,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle and components covered in underseal

Fail 16 Apr 2021 126,347 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside of vehicle and components covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2020 125,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 120,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 114,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 109,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,229 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 104,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 97,634 miles

brake pipes have been greased, unable to inspect properly

o/s/f brake disc hasslight runout

rear sub frame mounts deteriorated slightly

slight play in both driveshaft ujs

Fail 19 May 2014 97,626 miles

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

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

brake pipes have been greased, unable to inspect properly

o/s/f brake disc hasslight runout

rear sub frame mounts deteriorated slightly

slight play in both driveshaft ujs

Pass 14 May 2013 86,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 71,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,044 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,736 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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A14 XXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A14 XXK, 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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A14 XXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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