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G3 APE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 APE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play possible inner arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play possible inner arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 77,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,738 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,886 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 54,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside park brake reading 3/4 that of offside

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,084 miles

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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G3 APE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G3 APE, 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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G3 APE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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