MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,336 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front floor sections corroded.
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear OSR sill corroded.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front floor sections corroded.
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear OSR sill corroded.
Front floor areas corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front floor areas corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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P29 XGR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc 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 P29 XGR, 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 P29 XGR registered?
P29 XGR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P29 XGR safe to buy?
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