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A15 XKY

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,316 mi
Last recorded91,316 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,316 miles

Entire underside of the vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 4 Sep 2025 91,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking behind wheel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill / wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,900 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,881 miles

both rear subframe bushes becoming unbonded

o.s rear tyre perrished

rear brake discs becoming corroded and pads 60% worn

underside becoming corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,341 miles

Both o/s and n/s inner/outer sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe (n/s) corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f floor pan corroded.

o/s/f floor pan holed, but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s front floor pan corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner /outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front joiner to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear sub frame mountings worn slightly

exhaust system corroded

o/s and n/s front floor pans excessively corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front joiner to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front joiner to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear sub frame mountings worn slightly

exhaust system corroded

o/s and n/s front floor pans excessively corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,552 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

General under body corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,946 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear outer sill/ closing panel corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

both o/s and n/s floor pans corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear outer sill/ closing panel corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

both front brake hoses perished/ farrells corroded

both o/s and n/s floor pans corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint

both front brake hoses becoming perished

both front floor pans corroded

both rear tyres 2.5mm

exhaust system corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,725 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,725 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust clamps corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,434 miles

advise:slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r driveshaft couplings

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,669 miles

underside of vehicle showing some early signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,190 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 61,109 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,603 miles

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

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

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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A15 XKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A15 XKY, 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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A15 XKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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