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A17 SJE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,788 mi
Last recorded132,788 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 126,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 124,222 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 124,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,530 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 122,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,715 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 119,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,615 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,896 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 102,703 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,893 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroded in clips

brake pipes corroded not all pipes visible at test

floorpan corroded

front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2007 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front to back brake pipes corroded in clips

brake pipes corroded not all pipes visible at test

floorpan corroded

front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,339 miles

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

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

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

centre front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split/perished

slight play/wear in steering rack †

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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A17 SJE 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 82.6%.

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 A17 SJE, 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 A17 SJE registered?

A17 SJE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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