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764 STU

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration764 STU
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight splitting inner sidewall 255/4518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 255/45/18 15yrs OLD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 15 yrs OLD 255/45/18

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,992 miles

both rear tyres splitting on inner side walls, but within mot criteria

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,892 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge, on legal limit

Pass 14 May 2011 41,517 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 28 May 2010 38,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,993 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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764 STU is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc 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 764 STU, 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 764 STU registered?

764 STU is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 764 STU safe to buy?

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