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K80 OSB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 OSB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 95,916 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking

Fail 18 May 2017 95,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower section/inner wing,chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

innersills corroded

movement in rear suspension

suspension warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

movement felt in rear suspension

suspension warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

movement felt in rear suspension

suspension warning light on

Pass 12 May 2014 89,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,729 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust is close to suspention parts but not touching

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,790 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust fouling at rear

Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 74,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,792 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge (245/45zr18)

hole in nearside front floor pan (passengers footwell)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,546 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,536 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 53,437 miles

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

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

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

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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K80 OSB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K80 OSB, 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 K80 OSB registered?

K80 OSB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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