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DIL 924

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 924
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 108,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside component corrosion

Pass 18 May 2022 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,744 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,478 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 108,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2014 107,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 106,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,643 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,335 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,787 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front jacking point/floorpan corroded but not within pescribed area of any load bearing point.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 93,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front floors are corroded !

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

The off side front tyre inner wall has two small cuts replacement recommended !!

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,685 miles

n/f/floor small hole but not near a main member.o/s f/floor starting to corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2009 90,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheels have slight play

both steering arms have play

o/s/f floor corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,326 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear chassis rails showing corrosion

coolant leak from engine area

rear o/s flexi hose starting to perish

slight movement in both rear wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,981 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,648 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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DIL 924 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DIL 924, 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 DIL 924 registered?

DIL 924 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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