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61 GTT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 GTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 74,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,125 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 60,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 59,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 55,995 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,481 miles

rear tyres worn

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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61 GTT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 61 GTT, 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 61 GTT registered?

61 GTT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is 61 GTT safe to buy?

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