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HXG 409

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,140 mi
Last recorded87,140 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXG 409
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 87,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 87,110 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 86,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,356 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,751 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,172 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,620 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,620 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,895 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

o/s & n/s front floor is corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2008 83,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

o/s & n/s front floor is corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2008 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 81,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HXG 409 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HXG 409, 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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HXG 409 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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