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P7 NBD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 NBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 64,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,618 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

both front indicators loosing colour

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,919 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,479 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 55,479 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P7 NBD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P7 NBD, 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 P7 NBD registered?

P7 NBD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P7 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 NBD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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