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A9 XKE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,876 mi
Last recorded79,876 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 79,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,424 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 78,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,725 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,722 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,946 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,928 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,883 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING THIN OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,114 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,159 miles

E/OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,129 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A9 XKE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 XKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 XKE registered?

A9 XKE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is A9 XKE safe to buy?

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