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L8 TSH

1998 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,109 mi
Last recorded172,109 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TSH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 172,109 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 170,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 168,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 165,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,170 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 165,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 164,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 160,294 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 151,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 147,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 146,620 miles

nail in nearside front tyre and side wall (inner) has a split but not showing cord

Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,021 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 138,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 136,644 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,990 miles

rear chassis corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 132,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 125,271 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 31 Jan 2008 125,271 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 125,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 123,300 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 113,720 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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L8 TSH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L8 TSH, 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 L8 TSH registered?

L8 TSH is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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