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J4 PLU

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,282 mi
Last recorded67,282 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 PLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 67,282 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 67,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc distorted

slight play n/s/f hub

slight wear in o/s/f shock absorber bush

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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J4 PLU is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J4 PLU, 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 J4 PLU registered?

J4 PLU is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is J4 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 PLU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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