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K6 PUS

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 PUS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 132,722 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater insecure both (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, raised edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,141 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,983 miles

Fuel pipes slighly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,624 miles

advise oil leak

advise on nsr drive shaft part of top suspension

advise on osr drive shaft part of top suspension slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2012 104,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise oil leak

advise on nsr drive shaft part of top suspension

advise on osr drive shaft part of top suspension slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,406 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 102,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 95,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,824 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 91,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE rear number plate distorted

Pass 25 May 2007 86,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 72,134 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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K6 PUS is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K6 PUS, 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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K6 PUS is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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