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K800 DRS

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,683 mi
Last recorded203,683 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 DRS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 203,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 201,921 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 184,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 181,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 175,800 miles

Minor surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2011 161,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 146,720 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 6 Aug 2009 134,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 126,406 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 125,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 110,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 110,523 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 100,598 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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K800 DRS is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K800 DRS, 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 K800 DRS registered?

K800 DRS is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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