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L4 JXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,661 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on floors front

surface corrosion on rear suspension and chassi around mountings rear both sides

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,653 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame mountings on chassi corroded

surface corrosion on floor pan both sides

surface corrosion on rear suspensionand mountings

Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,215 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

surface corrosion on both sides of floor pan front

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 99,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,314 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 94,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L4 JXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L4 JXK, 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 L4 JXK registered?

L4 JXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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