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8 GML

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 GML
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 66,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,907 miles

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

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

Rear number plate has de-lamination.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,568 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along front panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,536 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along lower radiator support (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,362 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a cross front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r 1/4 panel has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,204 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,203 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,994 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 65,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,492 miles

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,490 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,932 miles

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,354 miles

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

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

osr sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,895 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 52,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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8 GML is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8 GML, 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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8 GML is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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