CarVerify

Free Car Check

A1 HOC

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,711 mi
Last recorded79,711 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HOC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,713 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 72,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,668 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,606 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,937 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,905 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,173 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,405 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,405 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn very low

rear tyres wearing low

small cuts in o/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,840 miles

All tyres worn very low to 2.0mm on edges of tread.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All tyres worn very low to 2.0mm on edges of tread.

Front indicators faded.

O/S windscreen washers poor

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

play in top of steering wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,430 miles

all tyre depth around 3mm in testable area

rear n/s brake pads worn about 75%

Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,430 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyre depth around 3mm in testable area

rear n/s brake pads worn about 75%

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,308 miles

Brake discs slightly rusty due to standing

Front tyre depths 2.0mm on inside edge of tread

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Rear tyre depths 3.0mm

Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,308 miles

Brake discs slightly rusty due to standing

Front tyre depths 2.0mm on inside edge of tread

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyre depths 3.0mm

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 45,400 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,513 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A1 HOC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 HOC, 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

How do I check the history of A1 HOC?

You can check the full history of A1 HOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A1 HOC registered?

A1 HOC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A1 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 HOC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A1 HOC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A1 HOC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.