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A8 XKY

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,634 mi
Last recorded54,634 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,634 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,299 miles

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

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

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

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

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,227 miles

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

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

Nearside front and offside front floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,508 miles

Oil leak

Rear road springs rusty

Fail 19 May 2011 48,497 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear road springs rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 46,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE DEEP CUT IN N/S/R TYRE BUT CAN'T SEE CORDS

slight play in lower stearing uj

Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,500 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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A8 XKY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A8 XKY, 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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A8 XKY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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