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H1 AWJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 AWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 109,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,809 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 103,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,408 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 73,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,902 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,705 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 36,468 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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H1 AWJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H1 AWJ, 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 H1 AWJ registered?

H1 AWJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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