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L88 XKB

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,523 mi
Last recorded120,523 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 120,523 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,798 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre miner cracks in outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,488 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,016 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Fail 9 Oct 2015 115,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 113,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 14 Feb 2012 105,647 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,925 miles

drivers side headlamp main/dipped bulb seated incorrectly

slight play in nsr & osr suspension when checked top to bottom

Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,089 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 86,088 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,481 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,249 miles

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL,O/S/F WHELL BEARING HAS PLAY.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,968 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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L88 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L88 XKB, 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 L88 XKB registered?

L88 XKB is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is L88 XKB safe to buy?

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