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D1 WSL

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,132 mi
Last recorded106,132 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 WSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,132 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,772 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,423 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall has small cut.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 102,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,892 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 100,868 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,009 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,900 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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D1 WSL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D1 WSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D1 WSL registered?

D1 WSL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is D1 WSL safe to buy?

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