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A2 WUW

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 101,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,813 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,762 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 824,974 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,939 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 80,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 77,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 75,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 73,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,833 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 69,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A2 WUW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc 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 A2 WUW, 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 A2 WUW registered?

A2 WUW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is A2 WUW safe to buy?

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