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K8 LKW

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 LKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,223 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,603 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 72,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,948 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 LKW is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LKW, 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 K8 LKW registered?

K8 LKW is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is K8 LKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 LKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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