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K88 AWT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,436 mi
Last recorded146,436 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 AWT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 146,436 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2015 146,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,888 miles

Oil leak

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

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

brake pipe re routed on n/s

fuel pipes slighty rusted

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 142,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 139,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 137,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 126,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 116,484 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 116,471 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 107,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 101,070 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing has some play

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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K88 AWT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K88 AWT, 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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K88 AWT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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