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403 PUR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,897 mi
Last recorded88,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration403 PUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 84,151 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 62,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,323 miles

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

play in both rear hub assemblies suspect outer ujs

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 3 May 2007 69,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,451 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 63,420 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2005 54,919 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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403 PUR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 403 PUR, 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 403 PUR registered?

403 PUR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 403 PUR safe to buy?

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