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778 FMC

1997 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 FMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,831 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,491 miles

heavy undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2025 94,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,217 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 90,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,785 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 81,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,271 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,617 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 58,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bumpstops insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear bumpstops insecure

Pass 22 May 2008 45,633 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 43,888 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 43,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 40,784 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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778 FMC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 778 FMC, 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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778 FMC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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