MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
general underbody corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
l/h floor pan holed + corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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