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J999 EMM

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 EMM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 55,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,122 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 55,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2012 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 47,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,403 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,403 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,992 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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J999 EMM is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J999 EMM, 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 J999 EMM registered?

J999 EMM is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is J999 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 EMM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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