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D2 SOL

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,963 mi
Last recorded68,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,963 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,925 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,616 miles

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

Nearside and Offside Front Floor Pan Area (Underbody) Slightly Corroded and Covered In Underseal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,470 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,077 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,922 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 67,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,157 miles

damp around power steering pump

corrosion in both rear chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in both rear chassis

damp around power steering pump

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,235 miles

n/s/f floor corroison

o/s/f floor corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,714 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor holed

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,695 miles

corrosoin on both front floor pans

Fail 19 Jun 2008 63,689 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

corrosoin on both front floor pans

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,626 miles

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

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

front offside tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,809 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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D2 SOL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D2 SOL, 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 D2 SOL registered?

D2 SOL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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