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592 SYB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration592 SYB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog light tell tell not working.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 166,693 miles

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog light tell tell not working.

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 164,920 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear outer drive shaft UJ joints worn and have slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 164,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear outer drive shaft UJ joints worn and have slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 161,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 159,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 153,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 145,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,906 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 140,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 135,411 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 135,411 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil/filter rusted slight leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 135,401 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 135,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 127,711 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 127,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 119,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movment in both rear hub bearings soon reqs attention

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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592 SYB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 592 SYB, 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 592 SYB registered?

592 SYB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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