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J111 DVB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 DVB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,199 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,056 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 84,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,825 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 68,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

recommend change both front indicator bulbs asap

suspension fault warning displayed on dash but suspension inspenction complies to mot test standards at time of inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,355 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 63,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,835 miles

both near side and off side front bottom balljoint rubbers split no play found in balljoints satisfactory at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,206 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,078 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,200 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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J111 DVB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J111 DVB, 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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J111 DVB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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