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A14 EXH

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 EXH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,916 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,060 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 91,487 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front brake pipoe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,345 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,472 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,343 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 61,536 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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A14 EXH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A14 EXH, 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 A14 EXH registered?

A14 EXH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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