MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaks
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
A/C pump has slight leak
slight oil leak under vehicle
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear brake pads worn
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P298 XGT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 P298 XGT, 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 P298 XGT registered?
P298 XGT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 February 1997.
Is P298 XGT safe to buy?
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