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9 DYA

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 DYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 110,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 108,417 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,100 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Traction control light on

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,902 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 92,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 84,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 78,413 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,510 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 76,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,978 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,978 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,764 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

STOP LIGHTS GO OUT IF YOU LIFT BRAKE PEDAL.

o/s rack assembly has oil contamination.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,661 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,596 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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9 DYA 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 72%.

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 9 DYA, 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 9 DYA registered?

9 DYA is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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