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B16 AHT

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,985 mi
Last recorded154,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 AHT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 154,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 153,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 153,079 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 153,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021

Rear rear wheel bearing s sligte play

Fail 13 May 2021

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front chasses corroded under rad (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear wheel bearing s sligte play

Fail 30 Mar 2021 150,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 138,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 138,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 138,446 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposed cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,289 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,507 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,432 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,850 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside front close to limit

corrosion (excessive)to nearside front and offside front floorpans both not prescribed areas

underside of vehicle has been waxoiled and all brake pipes etc have been covered

Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,772 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 99,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,438 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,699 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread to sidewall area perished/cracked and splitting

slight play o/s/r hub/wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,548 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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B16 AHT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B16 AHT, 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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B16 AHT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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