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K80 XKB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,150 mi
Last recorded44,150 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 44,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 43,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 43,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 42,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,228 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,741 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,394 miles

hood not latched warning on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2018 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hood / Bonnet open warning on dash, bonnet is fully latched

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,562 miles

N/s/f floor pan slightly corroded

N/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,827 miles

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

alternator drive belt cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,749 miles

nearside front floor cover panel corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,482 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,510 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted.

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 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K80 XKB, 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

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What year was K80 XKB registered?

K80 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is K80 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K80 XKB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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