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1104 CD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,752 mi
Last recorded69,752 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1104 CD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 69,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 68,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,919 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,119 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 21 Sep 2013 61,745 miles

booth rear tyres only just legal

Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,123 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 56,072 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,069 miles

corrosion on brake pipes inspection limited

corrosion on floors

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion under vehicle bline

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,677 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,672 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 44,233 miles

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

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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1104 CD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1104 CD, 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 1104 CD registered?

1104 CD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 1104 CD safe to buy?

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