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L60 DEN

1997 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 DEN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,716 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 107,421 miles

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 104,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,809 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident damage to nearside sill

Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident damage to nearside sill

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,074 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,739 miles

nearside front floor pan rusted through - not a prescribed area

Fail 20 Jun 2008 81,731 miles

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)

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

nearside front floor pan rusted through - not a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,241 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 78,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 74,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in the nearside lower shock absorber bush

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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L60 DEN is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L60 DEN, 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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L60 DEN is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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