MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery is very weak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Corrosion to body sill - not prescribed area.
Nearside Front Corrosion to body sill - not prescribed area.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear sills repair patches under sealed
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the offside, European headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
rear sills repair patches under sealed
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
w/ screen chip
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Note: Both rear tyres are close to their markers. †
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A3 VHG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VHG, 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 A3 VHG registered?
A3 VHG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is A3 VHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 VHG shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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