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J6 NNC

1998 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,606 mi
Last recorded93,606 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 NNC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,606 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion under side vehicle in places

rear suspension arms and mounts corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,588 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,579 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floorpan corroded and hole through to passenger footwell found (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,430 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear drive shaft (uj) has slight play

some corrosion under side vehicle in places including near side front flooring

Fail 5 Jul 2022 89,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers side front flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear drive shaft (uj) has slight play

both side rear suspension components and prescribed area corroded

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 28 Jun 2021 88,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush boarder line (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion under side vehicle in places

near side and off side front under flooring heavily corroded but not through

near side and off side rear drive shaft (uj) has play

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,452 miles

Nearside Front under floor corrosion

Offside Front brake not held in with all brake pipe clips but still adequately supported

Offside Front under floor corrosion

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2020 87,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster no working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front under floor corrosion

Offside Front under floor corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,684 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Front both floors corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,176 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor area corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 83,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f floor area corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,543 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,272 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,247 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,448 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 68,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,430 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,425 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,373 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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J6 NNC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 J6 NNC, 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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J6 NNC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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