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L6 SNP

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,806 mi
Last recorded74,806 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SNP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,410 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,815 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,421 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 45,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,638 miles

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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L6 SNP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L6 SNP, 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 L6 SNP registered?

L6 SNP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is L6 SNP safe to buy?

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