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555 MXS

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 MXS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,284 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 123,638 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 122,977 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 121,839 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 121,839 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm cracked broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 119,571 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 119,341 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 119,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 118,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 118,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,179 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 114,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 112,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 111,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 110,271 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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555 MXS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 555 MXS, 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 555 MXS registered?

555 MXS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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