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648 HJO

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration648 HJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 92,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect Digits altered with tape (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top wish bone slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 88,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 87,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 84,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 82,732 miles

nsr handbrake low only just meets requirments

Pass 21 May 2019 79,650 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 71,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,283 miles

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

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

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

condition of offside front wheel bearing .

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of front and rear brake hose unions .

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,416 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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648 HJO is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc 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 648 HJO, 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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648 HJO is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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