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K80 PES

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 PES
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Check in 1500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Check in 1500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Check in 1500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Check in 1500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,911 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,408 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of sill in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of sill in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 65,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,684 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,469 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 60,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,881 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,538 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,586 miles

o/s/r lower suspension arm has play in bushes advise replacement required

slight corrosion forming under vehicle, slight damadge to rear bumper, slight movement in both rear wheel bearings,

Fail 15 Feb 2008 54,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r lower suspension arm has play in bushes advise replacement required

slight corrosion forming under vehicle, slight damadge to rear bumper, slight movement in both rear wheel bearings,

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,704 miles

previous advise list done

Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,694 miles

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

oil leak on engine, slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall, slight movement in rear wheel bearings, advise brake check pads look low

Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,990 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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K80 PES is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K80 PES, 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 K80 PES registered?

K80 PES is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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