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K8 ENV

1997 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,946 mi
Last recorded79,946 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 ENV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 78,986 miles

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor corrosion

Fail 20 May 2020 78,986 miles

Nearside Front floor corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 78,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,266 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,343 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,839 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 52,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,519 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 44,518 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,720 miles

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 1 Dec 2010 33,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,039 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,990 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,948 miles

NS headlight lens wet affecting the beam image

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,233 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,299 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2005 21,023 miles

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

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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K8 ENV is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K8 ENV, 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 K8 ENV registered?

K8 ENV is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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