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A4 SFJ

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,368 mi
Last recorded45,368 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,368 miles

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

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

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

floorpan corroded n/s/f - (not within 30cm)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floorpan corroded through n/s/f

front # plate cracked - secure and legible

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,058 miles

advise hole in passenger floor due to corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,102 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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A4 SFJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFJ, 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 A4 SFJ registered?

A4 SFJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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