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GRM 1V

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRM 1V
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 67,908 miles

Front both front tyres o/s and n/s are over ten (10) years old

Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Pass 1 May 2024 67,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 67,438 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 67,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 66,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 66,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,403 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,150 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,312 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,806 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,805 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,925 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 59,652 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 57,942 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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GRM 1V is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc 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 GRM 1V, 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 GRM 1V registered?

GRM 1V is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is GRM 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRM 1V shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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