MOT Status
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59,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower vehicle has been undersealed within all prescribed areas
Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear+ Front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear driveshaft/suspension slight play in joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear driveshaft/suspension slight play in joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Air bag light on
Offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside head lamp has water inside
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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GSK 963 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GSK 963, 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 GSK 963 registered?
GSK 963 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is GSK 963 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GSK 963 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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