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JAG 553V

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 553V
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 79,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 73,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 69,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,193 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2x pipes ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running along front lower cross member - seen from underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,539 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,814 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 62,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 553V is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 553V, 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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JAG 553V is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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