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A13 OTH

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OTH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 124,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 124,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 123,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,237 miles

surface corrosion to n/r and o/s/r sills/floor and wheel archs

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,719 miles

surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r floor/sills

Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,386 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r underside

Pass 23 Dec 2017 122,068 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r underside

Pass 23 Dec 2016 121,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,731 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,397 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 118,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 114,572 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 112,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 108,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 105,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 102,921 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm inner edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 102,921 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2005 100,013 miles

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

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)

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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A13 OTH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A13 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 OTH registered?

A13 OTH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is A13 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 OTH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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