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D12 AKA

1998 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar XK881,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 AKA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 102,542 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,971 miles

o/s front shock absorber bush slight wear. n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight wear. both front n/s/f & o/s/f floor of vehicle covered with sealants unable to assess.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake grabbing slightly.Both rear hub compnent slight play.Nearside front shock absorber bush slight play.Offside front wheel bearing slight play.Centre exhaust minor leak.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s floor & inner sills heavily under sealed can not assess for corrosion.

o/s rear hub has slight play.

underbody starting to rust.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s floor & inner sills heavily under sealed can not assess for corrosion.

o/s rear hub has slight play.

underbody starting to rust.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,498 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,816 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 84,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 76,283 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 76,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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D12 AKA is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D12 AKA, 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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D12 AKA is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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