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K100 XXK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 XXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,019 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 79,122 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear universal joints on shafts have slight play(require re-grease)

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,703 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,263 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to the canvas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,196 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,286 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,674 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 66,279 miles

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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,279 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,549 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 43,337 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 XXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 K100 XXK, 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 XXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for K100 XXK shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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