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D20 TYE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 TYE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2016 129,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,043 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 128,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 127,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 124,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,926 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,317 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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D20 TYE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D20 TYE, 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 D20 TYE registered?

D20 TYE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is D20 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 TYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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