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H835 VET

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,362 mi
Last recorded128,362 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH835 VET
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

axle oil leak

o/s and n/s rear wheels slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2015 124,163 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s rear wheels slight play

rear axle oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 124,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear springs slightly corroded

n\s\f brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

slight oil leak from rear diff

sump corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 117,249 miles

airbag light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,712 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2010 105,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2010 105,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen delaminating in offside lower corner

offside + near side floors and offside rear wing/sill corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 100,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen delaminating in offside lower corner

offside + near side floors and offside rear wing/sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,465 miles

front brakes 20% imbalance on test.

nearside front chassis leg heavily corroded.

nearside front indicator slightly pail.

nearside front side refector missing.

offside front chassis leg heavily corroded & holled but not within any perscribed area.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 89,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 89,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,528 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 82,525 miles

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

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

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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H835 VET is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H835 VET, 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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H835 VET is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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