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G7 UDD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 UDD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to back pipe several clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 81,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 81,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,119 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,005 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 78,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,213 miles

minor cut at n/s/f tyre outer wall .

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,533 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 71,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,869 miles

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

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,586 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 69,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,664 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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G7 UDD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G7 UDD, 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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G7 UDD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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