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A11 VMD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,061 mi
Last recorded132,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VMD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,061 miles

nearside rear sill showing signs of corrosion but not holed at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 122,400 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 122,395 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 122,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,628 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 118,628 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,187 miles

The number plates are wrong colour for year of car

Fail 20 Jun 2007 113,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Number plates are the wrong colour for year of car

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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A11 VMD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A11 VMD, 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 A11 VMD registered?

A11 VMD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is A11 VMD safe to buy?

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