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1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 APP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 125,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 125,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 125,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

registration plate lamp lenses missing

Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in n/s bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 124,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in n/s bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,046 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,044 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,306 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,900 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,911 miles

Both rear main chassis members and part of floor showing signs of corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,874 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,589 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 80,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,187 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 77,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S outer sill has been repaired at some time.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,937 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 71,915 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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K8 APP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K8 APP, 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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K8 APP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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