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JG 151

1998 Jaguar XK8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,534 mi
Last recorded21,534 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG 151
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 21,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,247 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated nearside front floor slightly corroded rear both and offside outer sills are slighly corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated offsde front floor excessively deteriorated floor is holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 21,230 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor is holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor is slightly corroded

Rear both near and offside outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,439 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 20,439 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,929 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,422 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 7,651 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 7,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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JG 151 is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JG 151, 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 JG 151 registered?

JG 151 is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is JG 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG 151 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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