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K11 FGC

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 FGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,122 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 122,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner perished

Pass 25 May 2017 118,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 117,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 114,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,661 miles

slight movement both front link arms

slight play both rear outer king pins

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,661 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight movement both front link arms

slight play both rear outer king pins

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,325 miles

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 15 Mar 2011 109,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,446 miles

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

water ingress to under bonnet brake master cylnder compartment

Pass 24 Mar 2007 86,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 82,788 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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K11 FGC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K11 FGC, 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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K11 FGC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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