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A27 SJR

1998 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,202 mi
Last recorded143,202 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 SJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 143,202 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides behind the shock absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 143,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides behind the shock absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

condensation in nearside headlight

Fail 15 Apr 2025 139,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 17 Apr 2024 139,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside main beam reflector deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2022 138,566 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside main beam reflector deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2021 136,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

Fail 6 Oct 2020 135,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 134,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,116 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 130,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,976 miles

both front brake hose ferrals becoming corroded

front day time running light not working

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

sections of brake pipes becoming corroded

various fuel pipes becoming corroded

various minor damage to windscreen

various minor oil leaks

washers damaged but are clearing screen effectively

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,105 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 119,740 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

moisture in nearside front headlamp

Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

strong advise hole in nearside front floor pan

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,890 miles

Condensation at nearside headlamp

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play osr hub

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,541 miles

Front brake pads check 3000 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,763 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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A27 SJR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A27 SJR, 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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A27 SJR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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