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1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,919 mi
Last recorded100,919 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 WD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,919 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 100,919 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,400 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 93,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 85,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,288 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,670 miles

nearside and offside front foot well area corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,393 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,168 miles

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover is split

offside rear diff has slight up and down movement

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,092 miles

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

o/s n/s front floors corroded - outside of prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,027 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s n/s front floors corroded - outside of prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front floors surface rust

Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s front floors surface rust

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,310 miles

n/s/r tyre is very close to legal limit †slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,732 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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43 WD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 43 WD, 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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43 WD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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