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L2 JXK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 131,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 130,439 miles

advise corrosion to front brake pipes

advise corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 12 Jul 2017 130,438 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to front brake pipes

advise corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,519 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 128,846 miles

advise front tyre wear

Fail 2 Jul 2015 128,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyre wear

Pass 11 Jun 2014 128,256 miles

advise corrosion to both rear subframe mounts

Fail 11 Jun 2014 128,256 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion to both rear subframe mounts

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,424 miles

advise corrosion both rear undersills

advise corrosion to rear floor to sills

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 125,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 124,294 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub assemblies

Pass 30 Jun 2010 122,329 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 122,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 118,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 118,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L2 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L2 JXK, 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 L2 JXK registered?

L2 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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