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G4 TDL

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 TDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend keep check (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level, on MIN

exhaust system, slight deterioration

vehicle is in "Very Good" general condition

windscreen, minor stone chip

Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,672 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend check (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

engine oil level, on MIN

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s reverse light not working

vehicle in "Very Good" condition

windscreen, minor chip

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

battery in low state of charge

brake discs, slight surface corrosion all round

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s reverse light not working

vehicle is in "very good " condition

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on inner edge,,,,, 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres,, 19 years old

o/s reverse light not working

recommend having steering track checked

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,349 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 67,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G4 TDL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 G4 TDL, 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 G4 TDL registered?

G4 TDL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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