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H14 PSJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 PSJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,727 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor section (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front bumper reflector missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and rear and offside front and rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,243 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 100,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 90,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 90,393 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,996 miles

very slight rust on n/s solid brake pipe front to rear in body clips

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,891 miles

clip on o/s/f steering gaiter swivels on gaiter requires tightening

Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 87,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 83,004 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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H14 PSJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H14 PSJ, 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 H14 PSJ registered?

H14 PSJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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