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B10 GBY

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,502 mi
Last recorded122,502 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 GBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 122,502 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 121,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 121,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 119,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,683 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 111,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 105,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,312 miles

engine noisey

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

o/s and n/s door mirrors discoloured

Fail 22 May 2013 103,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine noisey

o/s and n/s door mirrors discoloured

o/s front outrigger hole and corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 98,223 miles

O/S/F inner sill rotten.

Pass 23 May 2011 92,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 92,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 86,360 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 86,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S reverse light not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both brake pipes that run under radiator corroded.

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 69,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,149 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,168 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 60,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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B10 GBY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B10 GBY, 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 B10 GBY registered?

B10 GBY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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