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A3 JAJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,991 mi
Last recorded34,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 34,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,742 miles

Both headlamp aims adjusted down

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,029 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively wear allowing slight play to wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively wear allowing slight play to wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,637 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,818 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,062 miles

All front and rear steering, braking,suspension corroding

Both rear lower suspension arms, outer rose joints, hub bushes slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2015 32,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

All front and rear steering, braking,suspension corroding

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Both rear lower suspension arms, outer rose joints, hub bushes slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,455 miles

Both rear lower suspension rose joints have slight movement

Both rear outer sills corroding slightly

Rear tie bar bushes and steady bar bushes have slight movement

Surface corrsion to rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,210 miles

Play in all wheel bearings

Rear sill's starting to rust

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,978 miles

A lot of care has been taken with wax oil on this vehicle, however there are a few areas where further preventative measures should be taken where corrosion is evident (offside floor area, rear sub-frame etc)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake slightly noisy when rotated (possibly parking brake shoe)

STRONG ADVISE Both front wheel bearings have a lot of play. It is likley that these are adjustable

Sat nav holder removed to pass MOT

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Unable to see brake fluid resevoir to check level

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,978 miles

A lot of care has been taken with wax oil on this vehicle, however there are a few areas where further preventative measures should be taken where corrosion is evident (offside floor area, rear sub-frame etc)

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

Offside rear brake slightly noisy when rotated (possibly parking brake shoe)

STRONG ADVISE Both front wheel bearings have a lot of play. It is likley that these are adjustable

Sat nav holder removed to pass MOT

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Unable to see brake fluid resevoir to check level

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,324 miles

bit of play in steering rack

exhaust system rusting

rust ocurring nearside rear arch at front and rear outer sill

rust ocurring offside rear arch at front and rear outer sill

some undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

various under body areas corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,203 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,924 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,540 miles

One high level brake light bulb not working

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,764 miles

rear tyres coming close to the legal limet †rust forming in ns floor area may become a MOT issue next year

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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A3 JAJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A3 JAJ, 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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A3 JAJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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