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K333 JRB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,984 mi
Last recorded48,984 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 JRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,984 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 48,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 47,721 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,130 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

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

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

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

Rear inner sills, subframe & chassis leg corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 45,572 miles

All road springs corroded.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

Fail 8 Aug 2019 45,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All road springs corroded.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,806 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,355 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,319 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 43,227 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 41,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

shows white light to the rear rear flasher

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,941 miles

shows white light to the rear rear flasher

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,260 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,260 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 33,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,616 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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K333 JRB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K333 JRB, 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 K333 JRB registered?

K333 JRB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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