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J200 CEB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 CEB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,622 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,542 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR CILL PANELS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 107,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 106,067 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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J200 CEB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J200 CEB, 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 J200 CEB registered?

J200 CEB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J200 CEB safe to buy?

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