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12 VV

1997 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,765 mi
Last recorded44,765 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 VV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 44,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,112 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,540 miles

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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12 VV is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 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 12 VV, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 VV registered?

12 VV is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is 12 VV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 VV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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