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JXI 50

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,181 mi
Last recorded19,181 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXI 50
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,139 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 19,135 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,400 miles

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

very slight play on inner rack ends

Pass 4 May 2012 16,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,899 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 13,893 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,399 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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JXI 50 is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JXI 50, 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 JXI 50 registered?

JXI 50 is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is JXI 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXI 50 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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