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K8 RXG

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 RXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2016 114,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,555 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,092 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 103,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 89,527 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 84,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 70,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,776 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 RXG is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

K8 RXG is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is K8 RXG safe to buy?

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