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F15 DJH

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 DJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 112,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,159 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,891 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 108,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 108,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 107,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,910 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 105,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sidelamp tell tale not working

Fail 1 Oct 2012 105,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nsf tyre has cut but not to cord

Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,470 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,653 miles

Nearside wiper blade damaged but clears windscreen .

Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside wiper blade damaged but clears screen .

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,591 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 98,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,450 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor

slight play in front strut lower bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,117 miles

front shock absorber lower mounts worn

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 76,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake pad earth leads broken

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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F15 DJH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 F15 DJH, 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 F15 DJH registered?

F15 DJH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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