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J444 GPG

1998 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,571 mi
Last recorded97,571 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 GPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,571 miles

Nearside Front slight play at the road wheel whilst jacked

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play at the road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 94,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,521 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,274 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,736 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 51,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,895 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre and slight damage to outer wall.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake servo, when brake applied has very slight movement strongly advise this to be attended to

Fail 21 Jul 2009 49,373 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake servo, when brake applied has very slight movement strongly advise this to be attended to

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,654 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,043 miles

some play in rear suspension,ns more so than os

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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J444 GPG is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J444 GPG, 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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J444 GPG is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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