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J4 OWB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 OWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,318 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mounting heavy corrosion

Offside Rear sill has corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 82,245 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,611 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,469 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J4 OWB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 J4 OWB, 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 J4 OWB registered?

J4 OWB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is J4 OWB safe to buy?

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