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K100 SOL

1998 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 SOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,276 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 129,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 124,585 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR EXHAUST CLIP BROKEN

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILLS & FLOOR PANS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 123,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 285/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 285/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pipes rusty

under body general corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear indicators faded. free play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 107,146 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,317 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,397 miles

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

O/S/F UNDERTRAY RUBBING BRAKE PIPE

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

RUSTED FLOOR PANS BOTH SIDES (FRONT)

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING ?

Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,000 miles

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

corrosion in both reinforcing plates in both front floors

corrosion on both rear chassis rails around rear axle sub frame mountings

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipe

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 11 Nov 2009 87,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in both reinforcing plates in both front floors

corrosion on both rear chassis rails around rear axle sub frame mountings

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipe

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,347 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting around rear subframe mounting areas

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,108 miles

ADVISE;SOME PLAY IN O/S/R SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,183 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 62,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 May 2006 58,404 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 58,404 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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K100 SOL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K100 SOL, 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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K100 SOL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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