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J444 XKJ

1998 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,304 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 May 2026 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 85,628 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,501 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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J444 XKJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J444 XKJ, 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 J444 XKJ registered?

J444 XKJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is J444 XKJ safe to buy?

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