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GWS 123

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,165 mi
Last recorded48,165 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWS 123
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,454 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,471 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 45,466 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,631 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,531 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,780 miles

Front to rear brake pipes just starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,861 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,289 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2010 21,202 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,080 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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GWS 123 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 GWS 123, 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 GWS 123 registered?

GWS 123 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is GWS 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWS 123 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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