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A13 XXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,123 mi
Last recorded151,123 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 151,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 151,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 140,618 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2010 140,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2009 135,809 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 125,720 miles

l/h floor pan holed + corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 110,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 95,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 95,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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A13 XXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A13 XXK, 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 A13 XXK registered?

A13 XXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is A13 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 XXK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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