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A6 CBB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,179 mi
Last recorded29,179 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 CBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 29,179 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 29,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 27,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,272 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,543 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,275 miles

front tyres wearing edges

play in steering arms

Fail 1 Feb 2007 15,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A6 CBB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A6 CBB, 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 A6 CBB registered?

A6 CBB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A6 CBB safe to buy?

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