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P527 KEC

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 KEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,507 miles

At nearside & offside front,to the rear of each wheel arch holed & corroded.

At underside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in underseal.(At various places).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 112,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cut, glued closed.

Parkbrake efficiency only just met.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipe's. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front floor area at footwell corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipe's. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front floor area at footwell corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2015 104,571 miles

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

Near side front (floor pan area) body has slight corrosion.

Fail 12 May 2015 104,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2014 99,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 99,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 91,926 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 91,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 78,176 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,559 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,311 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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P527 KEC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc 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 P527 KEC, 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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P527 KEC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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