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D4 PKY

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,035 mi
Last recorded77,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 PKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,035 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 76,119 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Extremely corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 73,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Extremely corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 69,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,662 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 55,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,898 miles

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

advise front floor pans corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,577 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,501 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,867 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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D4 PKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D4 PKY, 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 D4 PKY registered?

D4 PKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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