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H2 AXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,184 mi
Last recorded92,184 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 AXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,501 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 91,501 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 77,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,978 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,398 miles

both rear tyres are wearing very low on the inner edges

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 67,780 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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H2 AXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H2 AXK, 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 H2 AXK registered?

H2 AXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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