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A10 YXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in offside and nearside front floor/inner sill

wind screen damaged offside lower corner

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 100,419 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on fuel pipes

slight wear in rear universal joints

surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings

surface corrosion on sill backings

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,076 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on fuel pipes

slight wear in rear universal joints

surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings

surface corrosion on sill backings

Pass 17 Dec 2011 95,952 miles

n/s headlamp has steamed up

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover splitting

n/s/r outersill corrded and bubbling under paint

slight play in both rear w/bearings

windscreen de-laminating/milking in the o/s/f lower corner

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Dec 2009 91,982 miles

both bottom ball joint dust covers split

corrosion to both n/s and o/s floorpan

n/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight warp on both front brake discs

Fail 31 Dec 2009 91,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both bottom ball joint dust covers split

corrosion to both n/s and o/s floorpan

n/s/r tyre is on 3.0mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight warp on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,108 miles

both front tyres tripping off on inner edges.

both front wishbone front bushes splitting.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey and has play.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,604 miles

rear tyres worn into wear bars

slight wear front shocker lower bush/pins both sides

washers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2006 76,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 73,793 miles

1)both rear driveshaft couplings have slight wear

2)n/s/reverse light n/w

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A10 YXK 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 76.9%.

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 A10 YXK, 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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A10 YXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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