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D26 RMY

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,519 mi
Last recorded52,519 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 RMY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 52,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2005 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2005 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,324 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,754 miles

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

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 11 May 2016 50,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,899 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,371 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,460 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,263 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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D26 RMY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D26 RMY, 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 D26 RMY registered?

D26 RMY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is D26 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 RMY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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