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J50 KPP

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,976 mi
Last recorded51,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KPP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,455 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 43,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,328 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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J50 KPP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J50 KPP, 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 J50 KPP registered?

J50 KPP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J50 KPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 KPP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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