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H7 KEP

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 KEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,709 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 96,464 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,464 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,791 miles

Handbrake warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floors - n/s holed

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,693 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

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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H7 KEP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H7 KEP, 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 H7 KEP registered?

H7 KEP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is H7 KEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 KEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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