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L8 VPL

1998 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 VPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 146,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 146,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 16 Apr 2024 146,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 1 Oct 2022 144,731 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 144,722 miles

Emissions not tested off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 138,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 138,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 130,883 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 130,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 114,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,058 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,048 miles

rear tyres low

various rusty bits underneth

Fail 24 May 2012 99,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres 2.5 - 3.0mm

strong smell of petrol when engine running, no signs of fuel leaking

verious areas of surface rust to underbody areas

Fail 3 May 2012 99,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 98,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os+nsf floor corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,164 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2009 91,777 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 91,777 miles

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

advanced corrosion o/s + n/s/f floor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 82,992 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,513 miles

front brake pads approx.75% worn

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

surface rust both front floors

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 VPL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L8 VPL, 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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L8 VPL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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