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L7 JXK

1998 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,438 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills and rear heal plates corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear genral corrsion to all suspention components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,201 miles

Corrosion both sides of rear chassis, not considered excessive yet

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 99,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion both sides of rear chassis, not considered excessive yet

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,714 miles

General Corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bolt sheared off

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bolt sheared off

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,818 miles

Handbrake applied indicator does not illuminate

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside floor holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside floor holed but not in a prescribed area

Rear arches rusty

Rear bumper loose but not insecure

Rear impact support beam broken

Speedometer bulb flashes

heavily corroded underneath

vehicles lighting has a slight flicker to all bulbs

Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake applied indicator does not illuminate

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside floor holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside floor holed but not in a prescribed area

Rear arches rusty

Rear bumper loose but not insecure

Rear impact support beam broken

Speedometer bulb flashes

heavily corroded underneath

vehicles lighting has a slight flicker to all bulbs

Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

car has slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,157 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,967 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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L7 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L7 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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L7 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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