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A2 XKY

1997 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,399 mi
Last recorded92,399 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,454 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,803 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,296 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

possible wheel bearing noise from offside front

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,391 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

some play in o/s lower swivel joint

Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,627 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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A2 XKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 XKY, 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 A2 XKY registered?

A2 XKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is A2 XKY safe to buy?

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