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G2 DXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,114 mi
Last recorded97,114 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 DXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,114 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Corrosion within floorpan not within prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Corrosion within floorpan not within prescribed area.

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,225 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

off side and near side floor pans corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small hole in floor - drivers footwell

Small hole in floor - passengers footwell

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small hole in floor - drivers footwell

Small hole in floor - passengers footwell

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,731 miles

n/s/f footwell corroded

o/s/f footwell corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,467 miles

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

Rear tyre treads bald in middle. Raised tread so passed

Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,467 miles

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

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

Rear tyre treads bald in middle. Raised tread so passed

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 68,837 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 64,502 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,946 miles

'v' mounts starting to seperate

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

all tyres wearing on edges

front lower ball joint gaitors split

stone chips to screen

water damage to number plates

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,447 miles

unable to see brake pads †condensation to offside headlamp

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 37,678 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

subframes 'v' mounts starting to seperate

unable to see brake pads

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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G2 DXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G2 DXK, 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 G2 DXK registered?

G2 DXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is G2 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 DXK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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