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A50 PPP

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 PPP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 98,906 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offisde centre (floor) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 97,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads running low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres balding on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Corrosion as marked on inner chassis.

Rear Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2017 97,615 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 97,435 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 96,939 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,524 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front floor area slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 85,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 81,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 78,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 78,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 66,231 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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A50 PPP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A50 PPP, 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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A50 PPP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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