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B15 RBH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,527 mi
Last recorded63,527 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 61,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 58,235 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,471 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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B15 RBH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B15 RBH, 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 B15 RBH registered?

B15 RBH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is B15 RBH safe to buy?

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