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219 OAE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

815 mi
Last recorded815 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration219 OAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 774 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside components corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 769 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside components corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 586 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underside corroded.

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underside corroded.

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCKER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY/LIFT AND RUBBER BOOTS PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCKER PIN BUSH WORN WITH SLIGHT PLAY/LIFT AND RUBBER BOOTS PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 399 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear coil springs corroded

f/o/s steering arm balljoint has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 253 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,913 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,883 miles

Coil springs corroding

Rear trim above reg plate slightly loose

Registration plates starting to deteriorate

Shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate but not resulting in any movement

Small chip in screen

Underbody starting to corrode

Fail 18 Sep 2013 17,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 17,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,648 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 17,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,431 miles

O\S dip beam slightly dim.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 15,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/R tyre punctured. Slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 14,943 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 14,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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219 OAE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 219 OAE, 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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219 OAE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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