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J6 XMH

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 XMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front fog lamps inoperative,offside lens damaged

offside headlamp has moisture behind lens

rear diff oily

slight play in both rear hubs/1/2 shafts

Fail 20 Jul 2023 101,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not welded to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp damamged,both lamps inoperative

rear diff oily

slight play at nearside rear wheel,movement felt in 1/2 half shaft

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,242 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 99,242 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 96,779 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,384 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,693 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,288 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 89,277 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,916 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f floor pan area

Engine noisy on idle

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on o/s/f floor pan area

Engine noisy on idle

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,660 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)

Slight corrosion forming on rear chassis members

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

Slight corrosion forming on rear chassis members

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,632 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan not within 30cm of a seat mounting point

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,052 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r chasis section within 30cm of suspension componants

Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Corrosion forming on n/s/r chassis member with in 30cm of supension mounting

Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,239 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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J6 XMH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J6 XMH, 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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J6 XMH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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