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K222 TAT

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 TAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,672 miles

front suspension corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,669 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 72,111 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front/rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 71,090 miles

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

Coil spring corroded O/S N/S FRONT/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,582 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,527 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front/rear

slight corrosion on front/rear suspension

Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front/rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,904 miles

Underside of vehicle showing surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 68,493 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,964 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,992 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 62,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,307 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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K222 TAT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K222 TAT, 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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K222 TAT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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