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1 JNW

1997 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,242 mi
Last recorded6,242 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 6,242 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 5,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 5,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 5,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 5,031 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 4,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 4,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 4,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 4,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 4,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 3,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 3,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,673 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 6 Oct 2008 3,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,871 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,742 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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1 JNW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 1 JNW, 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 1 JNW registered?

1 JNW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is 1 JNW safe to buy?

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