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L40 XKC

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 XKC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 101,064 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Apr 2026 101,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 97,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 97,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight play in suspension

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,179 miles

Both front floor pans corroded (not within prescribed area)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,328 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 79,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,281 miles

advise on part corrosion to nearside front floor pan .

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,585 miles

both front floor pans corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,422 miles

slight corrosion under nearside front passenger floor

Fail 17 Nov 2008 65,402 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight corrosion under nearside front passenger floor

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,169 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 28,166 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XKC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 XKC registered?

L40 XKC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L40 XKC safe to buy?

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