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K90 XKB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,257 mi
Last recorded99,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 99,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,533 miles

corrosion on exhaust system,corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe,both front tyres worn on edges tread 2mm,both rear tyres on legal limits,

Fail 9 May 2014 95,533 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges and worn to 2mm

Both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,187 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K90 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 K90 XKB, 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 K90 XKB registered?

K90 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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