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D5 BEG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BEG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 144,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 144,481 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor needes welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,957 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 141,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 140,315 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 138,991 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 138,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 134,347 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,351 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 128,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 120,778 miles

engine smoke

front tyres worn on edges

oil leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2011 120,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine smoke

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f seat adjuster not working

oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,220 miles

Slight play in n/s/f lower swivel joint.

oil leaks

play in both rear w/bearings

slight ex blow o/s font pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2010 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

play in both rear w/bearings

slight ex blow o/s font pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,401 miles

Movement in both rear hubs. Slight blow from o/s/f exhaust. n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged. Movement in n/s/f lower swivel joint. Movement in n/s/f antiroll bar bush.

n/s/f floor and rear chassis areas starting to corroded. Windscreen damaged.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 102,401 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Movement in both rear hubs. Slight blow from o/s/f exhaust. n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged. Movement in n/s/f lower swivel joint. Movement in n/s/f antiroll bar bush.

n/s/f floor and rear chassis areas starting to corroded. Windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,000 miles

Wear in o/s of steering rack. o/s/r sill damaged. Movement detected in rear hubs. Rear axle bushes breaking away. Windscreen damaged. Knock detected in n/s/r but no movement found.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wear in o/s of steering rack. o/s/r sill damaged. Movement detected in rear hubs. Rear axle bushes breaking away. Windscreen damaged. Knock detected in n/s/r but no movement found.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 82,829 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2006 69,940 miles

slight misting to o/s head lamp.

Fail 16 May 2006 69,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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D5 BEG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 D5 BEG, 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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D5 BEG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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