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K2 XKE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,118 mi
Last recorded21,118 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 20,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 19,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 18,398 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 18 Aug 2016 18,186 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 3 Jun 2015 18,167 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 12 May 2014 18,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,702 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 9,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in rear wheels

unable to see inner brake pads

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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K2 XKE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K2 XKE, 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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What year was K2 XKE registered?

K2 XKE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is K2 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 XKE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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