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A4 BHK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BHK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,391 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly carroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly carroded

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 137,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 136,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,315 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 130,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion to os and ns rear suspension prescribed area

corrosion to os and ns front floor area

Fail 27 Jun 2014 130,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion to os and ns rear suspension prescribed area

corrosion to os and ns front floor area

Pass 20 Jun 2013 128,334 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 128,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 123,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 116,908 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 111,194 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 103,883 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,121 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear tyres worn

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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A4 BHK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A4 BHK, 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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A4 BHK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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