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K18 XKR

1998 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 59,603 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condersation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 59,255 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 59,244 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in bottom of cat. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Central Front pas rack pipes corroded.

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both n/s and o/s handbrake cables heavily corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output heavy condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake sticking on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components front and rear heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,955 miles

Nearside Front head light damp

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyre's cracking

under side surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 58,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under side surface corrosion

Nearside Front head light damp

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyre's cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

FULL underbody and suspension heavily corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front wheel tight to spin

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross member brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 58,683 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 58,666 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f rad mounting point

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,145 miles

Vehicle showing under body corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2018 57,755 miles

vehicle showing signs of heavy under body corrosion.

Fail 3 May 2018 57,740 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle showing signs of heavy under body corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,432 miles

Corrosion around o/s/f cross member

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,760 miles

Front tyres close to limits

Rear brake discs and pads wearing

Slight movement in rear hubs o/s and n/s

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and arms

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,448 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Fuel lines starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All four coil springs corroded.

Fuel lines starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,633 miles

hole in n/s/f floor, not in perscribed area.

n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,220 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside front antiroll bar links.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,851 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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K18 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K18 XKR, 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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K18 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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