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P657 JKV

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,712 mi
Last recorded64,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 JKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,842 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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P657 JKV is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P657 JKV, 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 P657 JKV registered?

P657 JKV is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P657 JKV safe to buy?

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