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D51 MMS

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 MMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 108,918 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 108,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,482 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 108,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

both rear drive shaft joints have slight movement

corrosion around rear sub frame area

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,008 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint n/s/r (2.4.G.4b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint o/s/r (2.4.G.4b)

coolant leak

oil leak engine

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,008 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r handbrake shoes (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s/r handbrake shoes (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint n/s/r (2.4.G.4b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint o/s/r (2.4.G.4b)

coolant leak

oil leak engine

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion throughout the underside of this vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,676 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,676 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2013 99,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear lower hub support bushes and play

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,610 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,245 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside front floor

Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside front floor

Fail 29 Sep 2008 88,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 78,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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D51 MMS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D51 MMS, 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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D51 MMS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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