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P29 XGR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 XGR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,336 miles

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.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 111,336 miles

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.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,234 miles

Front floor areas corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 111,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,310 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 98,250 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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