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J88 XKS

1997 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,031 mi
Last recorded121,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,031 miles

N/S/F Tyre@2mm All tyres perished

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished but not exposing cord

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 116,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing?

surface corrosion to front cross member, both front floor pans, offside rear inner sill and both front lower inner arches

Pass 1 May 2012 112,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,172 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side headlamp required adjustment

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 92,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 87,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J88 XKS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J88 XKS, 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 J88 XKS registered?

J88 XKS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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