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A103 JAG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,752 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 76,752 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,387 miles

Aircon. condensor leaking

Aircon. pump leaking

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff. leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,202 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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A103 JAG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A103 JAG, 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 A103 JAG registered?

A103 JAG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is A103 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A103 JAG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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