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K5 XFM

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,131 mi
Last recorded68,131 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 XFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 68,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,936 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 65,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,169 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,716 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 62,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,417 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2008 56,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,474 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,474 miles

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

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above covers) †3.Slight lift o/s top & bottom ball joints †4.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,596 miles

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

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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K5 XFM is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K5 XFM, 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 K5 XFM registered?

K5 XFM is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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