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J3 DXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,458 mi
Last recorded145,458 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 145,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 144,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 144,671 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills corroded ns os front rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,848 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 141,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 137,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,206 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 134,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 132,487 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 132,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 129,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 125,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2014 125,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 124,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 122,166 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 122,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 120,318 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 117,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 117,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 111,964 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 103,942 miles

Nearside Front 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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J3 DXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J3 DXK, 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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J3 DXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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