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K8 KMT

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 75,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 62,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,061 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 50,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,767 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 48,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,448 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 45,448 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,607 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,689 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 28,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,950 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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K8 KMT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K8 KMT, 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 KMT is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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