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J100 MWR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 MWR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,742 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF AND OSF LOWER SHOCK BUSHES PERISHED/PLAY (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHES PERISHED/PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,508 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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J100 MWR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J100 MWR, 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 J100 MWR registered?

J100 MWR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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