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K66 LAS

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 LAS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,638 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 75,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 74,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,768 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2012 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 71,815 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 71,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,316 miles

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

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

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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K66 LAS is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K66 LAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K66 LAS?

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What year was K66 LAS registered?

K66 LAS is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is K66 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K66 LAS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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