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E2 PJJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,578 mi
Last recorded102,578 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 102,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 102,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 102,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 102,417 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 102,237 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 102,006 miles

General corrosion at rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2021 102,000 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,037 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

air-con condensor damaged/leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,961 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,725 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,836 miles

n/s front floorpan rusted through

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,748 miles

near side front wheel is out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,808 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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E2 PJJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E2 PJJ, 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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E2 PJJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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