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K800 JRE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 JRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 121,027 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Under seal on under vehicle

Fail 28 May 2026 121,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Under seal on under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2025 118,592 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 118,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body of car covered in body seal

Pass 20 Nov 2021 117,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of the car floor and other components covered in under seal

Pass 14 Nov 2020 117,087 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of the car floor and other components covered in under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2019 115,995 miles

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of the car floor and other components covered in under seal

Fail 12 Oct 2019 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,228 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 115,227 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front floor holed but not within any mounts

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,138 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 114,138 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes running under front radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K800 JRE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K800 JRE, 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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K800 JRE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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