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DJZ 9885

1997 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,189 mi
Last recorded100,189 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 9885
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 100,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside rear floors gromits fallen out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,531 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,034 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s centre to intermediate join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s in front of spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately mounting bracket (2.4.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately mounting bracket (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,977 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in both headlights

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,724 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,724 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,726 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,171 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,171 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front passenger floor corroded through

Fail 11 Aug 2011 79,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front passenger floor corroded through

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,501 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front floor pans corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2010 79,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,871 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,699 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,083 miles

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

rear mumber plate slightly distorted

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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DJZ 9885 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJZ 9885, 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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DJZ 9885 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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