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L5 NLD

1998 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NLD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,051 miles

o/s front brake weaker on brake imbalance test

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,713 miles

surface corrosion on rear axle fixing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,132 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2015 107,132 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 106,149 miles

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

underside of car surface rust

Pass 8 May 2012 105,751 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 105,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 99,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,369 miles

slight rust on both front floors , front wheels are different style of ally to the rear ones

Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 96,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 86,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,110 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 50,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L5 NLD is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L5 NLD, 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 L5 NLD registered?

L5 NLD is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is L5 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 NLD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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