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A19 BCB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BCB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,894 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,539 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,830 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,809 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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A19 BCB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A19 BCB, 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 A19 BCB registered?

A19 BCB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A19 BCB safe to buy?

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