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R182 BLF

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,036 mi
Last recorded61,036 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 BLF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 61,036 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 60,661 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread areas.

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 59,611 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 59,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 57,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,705 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,322 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 53,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,007 miles

nearside front tyre - wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2010 52,007 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre - wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,618 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,618 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,845 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 42,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,681 miles

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

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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R182 BLF is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R182 BLF, 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 R182 BLF registered?

R182 BLF is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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