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FPL 464

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,375 mi
Last recorded51,375 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPL 464
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,375 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 51,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,671 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2005 34,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FPL 464 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FPL 464, 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 FPL 464 registered?

FPL 464 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is FPL 464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPL 464 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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