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P8 KOA

1998 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xj91,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 KOA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working orange side marker in bumper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2025 109,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,615 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 53,545 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,874 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,330 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,693 miles

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

Offside Front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

coolant leak top hose

Fail 9 Mar 2021 108,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,596 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 45,406 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,692 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Jacking point (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,284 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 100,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 31,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,569 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,569 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 90,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,006 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 27,147 miles

nsf orange light in bumper not working

Pass 31 May 2012 79,662 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,489 miles

corrosion established to n/s/f chassis rail and coil springs.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion established to n/s/f chassis rail and coil springs.

Pass 3 May 2011 24,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,983 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,221 miles

Front lnner sills slightly corroded and holed

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

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

Slight corrosion on nearside chassis member

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,377 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,886 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,287 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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P8 KOA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 91,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P8 KOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P8 KOA is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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