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A20 TPS

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,064 mi
Last recorded65,064 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,064 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R + O/S/R INNER SILL AND OUTTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 63,442 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R INNER SILL AND OUTTER SILL CORRODED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,259 miles

Nearside Rear Outter Sill Panel Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill Panel Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,986 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,190 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer side wal

Oil Sump corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,811 miles

Front screen cracked but not in swept area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,689 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,064 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,003 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

corrosion to underside of vehicle

crack to drivers side of screen outside of wiper sweep

front number plate slightly damaged

slight water damage to rear number plate

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,874 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

damage to screen outside of swept area

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,389 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,485 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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A20 TPS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 A20 TPS, 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 A20 TPS registered?

A20 TPS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is A20 TPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TPS 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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