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G11 SJW

1997 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,645 mi
Last recorded36,645 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 SJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 36,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner ujs s slight play

all suspension very rusty

all underbody corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 35,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner ujs slight play

all suspension rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner uj s slight play

all suspension rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2022 33,867 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,096 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 32,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer slls (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 31,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,242 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 30,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,090 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 11,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,902 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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G11 SJW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G11 SJW, 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 G11 SJW registered?

G11 SJW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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