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D10 XKB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cover perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cover perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,036 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 69,202 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 69,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,560 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 67,539 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,408 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,231 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,231 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,057 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 47,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front subframe 'V' mountings starting to part.

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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D10 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue 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 D10 XKB, 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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D10 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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