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R304 BLE

1998 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,884 mi
Last recorded64,884 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 BLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,411 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R304 BLE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R304 BLE, 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

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What year was R304 BLE registered?

R304 BLE is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R304 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 BLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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