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L40 CHA

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 CHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in selear and underseal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2026 67,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in selear and underseal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,824 miles

Coil spring corroded light corrosion on coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in sealer and underseal

Fail 16 May 2025 65,824 miles

Coil spring corroded light corrosion on coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in sealer and underseal

Pass 22 May 2024 62,560 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 62,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked but does not effect emitted lamp quality

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454518 on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked but does not effect emitted lamp quality

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,968 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 39,964 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced borderline pass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,387 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,825 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,375 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,841 miles

corrosion to off side front floor

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,868 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 21,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

advise surface corrosion on offside front lower floor area

Pass 3 Nov 2005 19,480 miles

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

Offside 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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L40 CHA is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L40 CHA, 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 L40 CHA registered?

L40 CHA is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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