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A2 LLK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,074 mi
Last recorded26,074 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 26,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 26,024 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 25,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 25,775 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 25,575 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. inop (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All tyres over 10 years old

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,109 miles

condensation n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,656 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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A2 LLK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A2 LLK, 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 A2 LLK registered?

A2 LLK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is A2 LLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LLK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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