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84 AWR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration84 AWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 160,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 160,430 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 160,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,657 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 159,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 158,657 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 158,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 147,585 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded behind subfame

Fail 3 Nov 2016 147,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded behind subfame

Pass 17 Dec 2013 146,971 miles

front tyres getting low

nsf tyre bald on edges

os washer jet blocked

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 146,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front tyres getting low

nsf tyre bald on edges

os washer jet blocked

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 145,652 miles

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,939 miles

corrosion around rear subframe mountings

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

residue around steering rack oil seal

Pass 24 Nov 2010 131,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc's and pads worn

play in inner steering rack joints

washer jet blocked but giving sufficiant water to screen

Fail 17 Nov 2010 131,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc's and pads worn

play in inner steering rack joints

washer jet blocked but giving sufficiant water to screen

Pass 28 Nov 2009 124,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 116,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,796 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 14 Nov 2005 87,776 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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84 AWR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 84 AWR, 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 84 AWR registered?

84 AWR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is 84 AWR safe to buy?

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