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J40 GBT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GBT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underneath.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,372 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underneath.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,702 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 87,690 miles

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

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,812 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,374 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,319 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,369 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 58,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

advise n/s/ and o/sf front strut lower bushes have slight play

advise n/s/f lower swivel has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,024 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 54,024 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,895 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,895 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,378 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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J40 GBT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J40 GBT, 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 J40 GBT registered?

J40 GBT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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