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GRM 77

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRM 77
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,278 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 91,179 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 89,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 88,078 miles

corossion at outer sills

Pass 31 May 2022 86,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 50,428 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2006 46,755 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 77 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 77, 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 77 registered?

GRM 77 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is GRM 77 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRM 77 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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