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A3 BRW

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 109,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 109,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 107,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 107,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,584 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle overheating

Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,080 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and its linkages (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,645 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 105,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 102,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,781 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,639 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front transvers brake pipes loose in retaining clips

some end float in n/s/r drive shaft

Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,833 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,928 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 57,928 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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A3 BRW is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A3 BRW, 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 A3 BRW registered?

A3 BRW is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 April 1998.

Is A3 BRW safe to buy?

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