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A19 FUB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,611 mi
Last recorded116,611 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 114,716 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and starting to blister to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush signs of grease around bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre signs of cracking to tyre inner tread ()

brake lights do work but are only just brighter than the side lights

bulb fail light is on the dash display when the brake pedal is pressed

reverse lights not working

signs of play/wear to both rear outer c.v joints

Fail 27 Jun 2022 114,716 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar link rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn and starting to blister to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush signs of grease around bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre signs of cracking to tyre inner tread ()

brake lights do work but are only just brighter than the side lights

reverse lights not working

signs of play/wear to both rear outer c.v joints

Pass 14 Jun 2021 113,278 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER SIDEWALL - NO PLY OR CORDS SHOWING

Fail 20 Apr 2021 113,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Rear SUSPECT TYRE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ON FLAT - NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 22 May 2019 112,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r buckle plastic cracked (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

previous welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 21 May 2019 112,293 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both on front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r buckle plastic cracked (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

previous welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2019 112,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,879 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r led in rear bumper inop

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,361 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,361 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,748 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 102,682 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,120 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,644 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 71,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,999 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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A19 FUB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 A19 FUB, 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 A19 FUB registered?

A19 FUB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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