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A3 XTH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,371 mi
Last recorded86,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 86,264 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 86,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 84,463 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 84,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,536 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,903 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,619 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,128 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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A3 XTH 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 85.7%.

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 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 A3 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

A3 XTH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is A3 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XTH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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