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5555 PJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 PJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 67,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,587 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015

park brake warning lamp not operating with use of lever

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,080 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

park brake warning lamp not operating with use of lever

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,688 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 May 2012 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2011 59,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,651 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,327 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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5555 PJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 5555 PJ, 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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5555 PJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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