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J400 PJO

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,097 mi
Last recorded38,097 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 PJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 38,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 31,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 31,504 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 31,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,608 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 28,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,913 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 25,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,642 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,251 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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J400 PJO is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 J400 PJO, 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 J400 PJO registered?

J400 PJO is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J400 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 PJO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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