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J6 EXE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 EXE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all other steering and suspension components corroded / worn

Fail 11 Nov 2022 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all other steering and suspension components corroded / worn

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,251 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,534 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension corrosion apparant

Fail 2 May 2014 83,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion both sides rear on chassis

deep cut on both front tyre walls

strong advise auto gearbox malfunction when moving off delay bringing on abs traction control and staybility faults intermittently at time of test they went off and stayed off

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,684 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,126 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,364 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 64,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,903 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 47,903 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 47,722 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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J6 EXE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J6 EXE, 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 J6 EXE registered?

J6 EXE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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