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K8 XKY

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,676 mi
Last recorded181,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 XKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 181,676 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

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

Rear metal fuel lines and brake pipes are rusty

Slight engine oil leak

Slight weep from the power steering rack

Thermostat coolant pipe seems to be perished

Fail 7 Jan 2021 181,676 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear metal fuel lines and brake pipes are rusty

Slight engine oil leak

Slight weep from the power steering rack

Thermostat coolant pipe seems to be perished

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 172,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 172,967 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 163,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 154,548 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommets.

Offside and nearside door mirror glasses discolouring.

Slight play in offside front suspension upper wishbone front bush.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 22 May 2017 153,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Condensation on offside headlamp.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommets.

Offside and nearside door mirror glasses discolouring.

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension upper wishbone front bush.

Pass 31 May 2016 138,766 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommet.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.0mm.

Offside rear chassis rail/floor panel corroding by rear suspesnion mounting point.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical links.

Fail 27 May 2016 138,765 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommet.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.0mm.

Offside rear chassis rail/floor panel corroding by rear suspesnion mounting point.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical links.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,019 miles

Both rear tyre worn and few cuts

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S wing mirror slightly loose

Slight play on both rear drive shaft outer UJ

Fail 15 Jun 2015 124,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyre worn and few cuts

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S wing mirror slightly loose

O/S/F brake pads worn low

Slight play on both rear drive shaft outer UJ

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,871 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads worn low.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,169 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 98,016 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,211 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,127 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,822 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,767 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

N/S/F tyre worn low

O/S/F inside wheel rim slight bend

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play on both front anti roll bar rubber bushes

Slight play on both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,493 miles

Both front floor pans are corroded.

Slight lift in both front suspension lower arm ball joints.

Slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link.

Slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 57,484 miles

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

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

off side and near side front floors corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2007 53,704 miles

A.Slight leak from power steering onto front sub frame rubber mounting. †B.Slight rust on both side front floor panels. †C.Slight rust on O/S rear chassis near sub frame mounting.

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 44,824 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.

There is a nail in the off side rear tyre.

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K8 XKY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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