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A3 VHG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VHG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,146 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,142 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery is very weak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to body sill - not prescribed area.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to body sill - not prescribed area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,673 miles

rear sills repair patches under sealed

Fail 7 Nov 2022 85,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the offside, European headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

rear sills repair patches under sealed

Fail 28 Oct 2022 85,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,621 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 82,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,696 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,430 miles

w/ screen chip

Pass 24 May 2011 69,780 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 69,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 67,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,824 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,780 miles

Note: Both rear tyres are close to their markers. †

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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A3 VHG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A3 VHG, 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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A3 VHG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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