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J900 GUR

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 GUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 77,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,949 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 72,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,672 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to nearside rear sub frame /chassis mounting

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,138 miles

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

Front off side tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall and tread

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,399 miles

rear tyres signs of cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2009 40,398 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres signs of cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,176 miles

rear tyres starting to deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,810 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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J900 GUR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J900 GUR, 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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J900 GUR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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