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A16 HSY

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,143 mi
Last recorded39,143 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HSY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 39,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 39,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 38,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,687 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,484 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,057 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,466 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,342 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 35,751 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,735 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,525 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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A16 HSY 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 A16 HSY, 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 A16 HSY registered?

A16 HSY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is A16 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 HSY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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