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A5 DLH

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,927 mi
Last recorded33,927 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 32,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively and o/s/r slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,373 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 32,373 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,653 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/s/f tyre slightly perished

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,457 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,867 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2012 25,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 16,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A5 DLH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 A5 DLH, 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 A5 DLH registered?

A5 DLH is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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