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K8 PDJ

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,125 mi
Last recorded55,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PDJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 55,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 55,002 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 54,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 54,900 miles

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2021 54,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working work intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,619 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and rear (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear axle mounting area is slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft has slight play in knuckle joint

Offside Rear axle mounting area slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear drive shaft has slight play in knuckle joint

Oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,323 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front Lower windscreen discoloured

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 53,879 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,980 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,329 miles

slight knocking noise from rear suspension,recommend inspection of rear shock absorber top mountings

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,276 miles

when monouvering and driving vehicle knocking noise from nearside front suspension,unable to detect on ramp,no obvious play in suspension,possible worn shock absorber upper mounting/bearing,recommend further inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 40,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play detected in front anti roll bar mountings

slight play in o/s and n/s ineer drive shaft joints,play detected at rear wheels

Fail 4 Apr 2007 40,493 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

play detected in front anti roll bar

slight play in o/s and n/s rear driveshaft inner couplings,movement detected at rear wheels

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 PDJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PDJ, 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 PDJ registered?

K8 PDJ is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is K8 PDJ safe to buy?

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