MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,064 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R + O/S/R INNER SILL AND OUTTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
N/S/R + O/S/R INNER SILL AND OUTTER SILL CORRODED
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outter Sill Panel Corroded
Offside Rear Inner Sill Panel Corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer side wal
Oil Sump corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front screen cracked but not in swept area
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
windscreen damaged
Damage to windscreen outside of swept area
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
'v' mounts starting to debond
corrosion to underside of vehicle
crack to drivers side of screen outside of wiper sweep
front number plate slightly damaged
slight water damage to rear number plate
unable to check inner brake pads
'v' mounts starting to debond
damage to screen outside of swept area
unable to see inner brake pads
'v' mounts starting to debond
unable to see inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 TPS 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 90.9%.
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 A20 TPS, 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 A20 TPS registered?
A20 TPS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 October 1997.
Is A20 TPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 TPS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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