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GSK 963

1997 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,042 mi
Last recorded59,042 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 963
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower vehicle has been undersealed within all prescribed areas

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 58,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear+ Front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,755 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 58,755 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,428 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear driveshaft/suspension slight play in joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 56,428 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear driveshaft/suspension slight play in joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,377 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 56,377 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 May 2016 56,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 56,154 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,929 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,929 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 55,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,413 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 52,412 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,049 miles

Air bag light on

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside head lamp has water inside

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,794 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,315 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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GSK 963 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSK 963, 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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GSK 963 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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