CarVerify

Free Car Check

L9 SHP

1998 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,696 mi
Last recorded74,696 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,004 miles

Advanced corrosion on n/s front and o/s front floor areas

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Advanced corrosion on n/s front and o/s front floor areas

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,689 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,711 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011
Fail 3 Aug 2011

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front discs in pour condistion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,918 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)

drivers door mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,144 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

nail in tyre

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L9 SHP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L9 SHP, 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

How do I check the history of L9 SHP?

You can check the full history of L9 SHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L9 SHP registered?

L9 SHP is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is L9 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 SHP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L9 SHP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L9 SHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.