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JAG 420F

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 420F
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2014 139,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,741 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 136,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 136,382 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,004 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

STABILTY CONTROL WARNING LAMP ON

TRACTION CONTROL LAMP ON

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,980 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 114,952 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,512 miles

Protective film still present on new rear registration plate.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 107,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 102,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,776 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 96,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front floor pans corroded

advise slight play in rear lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,745 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chip on screen B zone

crack on screen outside swept area

front crossmember brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Aug 2006 85,378 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 85,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jun 2005 80,226 miles

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

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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JAG 420F is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JAG 420F, 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 JAG 420F registered?

JAG 420F is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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