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L10 XKB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,639 mi
Last recorded86,639 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,639 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 86,637 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside inner sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside inner sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,488 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed sill corroded.

Offside Front inner sill holed sill corroded.

Offside Rear bumper panel loose bracket corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,197 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and o/s (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front x member slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 82,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion front floor

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,378 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 81,378 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,421 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 76,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 68,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,540 miles

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

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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L10 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L10 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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L10 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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