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4 COP

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 COP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,927 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 52,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,909 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 51,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,686 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 49,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 44,061 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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4 COP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 4 COP, 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 4 COP registered?

4 COP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is 4 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 COP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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