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A18 JXK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,635 mi
Last recorded55,635 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2022 55,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale missing both on dashboard (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and sub frames (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,547 miles

Both front floor corroding

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,531 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Both front floor corroding

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 54,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,234 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,215 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 5,273 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlight has condensation in

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlight has condensation in

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,370 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside wiper split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,228 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 44,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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A18 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A18 JXK, 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 A18 JXK registered?

A18 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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