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K8 JMX

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JMX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 106,345 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Excessively corroded sharp edges (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Joint gaiter split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Joint gaiter split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury Excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Point engine and gearbox meet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Driveshaft universal joints have slight play both sides-regrease when service carried out. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 105,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,449 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 103,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,861 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 99,587 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,979 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,979 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,480 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,099 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,588 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre outer walls cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,500 miles

ADV CHASSIS CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES REAR BY SPRING MOUNTS AND TRALING ARMS

ADV FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT WEARING ON EDGES

ADV) HEADLAMS AIM ON UPPER LIMIT BOTH SIDES

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,658 miles

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

adv all tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,503 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 72,801 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp lens

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

coolant leaking from expansion bottle and pipes below.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,899 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,013 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 56,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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 JMX is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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