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1 YKK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,309 mi
Last recorded22,309 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 YKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,931 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,231 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,161 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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1 YKK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 YKK, 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 1 YKK registered?

1 YKK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is 1 YKK safe to buy?

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