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3297 JZ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3297 JZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 71,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,702 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,919 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,917 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,759 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 tyre walls perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,998 miles

o/s/f ball joint gaitor begining to split but still serviceable

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,402 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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3297 JZ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 3297 JZ, 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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3297 JZ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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