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S565 RNO

1998 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 RNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,061 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,061 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,562 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 100,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,768 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,767 miles

slight damage to offside rear sill lip

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 45,817 miles

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

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

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

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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S565 RNO is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S565 RNO, 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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S565 RNO is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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