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M12 MPF

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,545 miles

Front both floor pans corroded

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Oct 2025 68,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front both floor pans corroded

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 64,195 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 61,914 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 61,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Flo9r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,538 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,547 miles

corrosion to sub frames/suspension components,diff leaking,under trays/liners fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,574 miles

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

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

wheel arch liners fitted,floor pans corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,683 miles

diff leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2016 42,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

diff leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,133 miles

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

front indicators colour faded

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2015 41,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front indicators colour faded

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,421 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 30,805 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,934 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,530 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

slight movement in backrests of both front seats

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,596 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,718 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,718 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M12 MPF is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M12 MPF, 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 M12 MPF registered?

M12 MPF is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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