MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight room in both rear wheel bearings
all front upper wishbone bushes showing signs of wear
both front floor pans corroded.(not in prescribed area)
both lower front wishbone bushes showing signs of wear
only one horn working
signs of corrosion on inner wings (both sides) behind front suspension crossmember
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front jacking points starting to corrode
slight bind felt on nearside front wheel
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
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J2 XKK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J2 XKK, 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 J2 XKK registered?
J2 XKK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is J2 XKK safe to buy?
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