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J40 PEH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,471 mi
Last recorded86,471 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PEH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,978 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,398 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,175 miles

n/s floor corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,741 miles

rust hole in nearside front floor

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,068 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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J40 PEH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J40 PEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 PEH registered?

J40 PEH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is J40 PEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 PEH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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