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H14 CEJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,647 mi
Last recorded41,647 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 CEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 36,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,496 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 36,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,633 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

o/s/f tyre low pressure

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,605 miles

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads

v mounts starting to debond

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,458 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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H14 CEJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H14 CEJ, 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 H14 CEJ registered?

H14 CEJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H14 CEJ safe to buy?

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