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D5 XKO

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,862 mi
Last recorded46,862 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 XKO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

intermittent fault on traction control customer

slight misfire on tickover

Pass 4 May 2020 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,568 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,915 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,400 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,067 miles

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

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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D5 XKO is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D5 XKO, 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 D5 XKO registered?

D5 XKO is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D5 XKO safe to buy?

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