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B13 RPM

1998 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RPM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,150 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 107,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 106,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 105,327 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 105,324 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,694 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,968 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 86,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,151 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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B13 RPM is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B13 RPM, 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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B13 RPM is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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