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555 NNK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 NNK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,601 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,561 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,879 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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555 NNK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 555 NNK, 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 555 NNK registered?

555 NNK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is 555 NNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 555 NNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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