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H2 CXK

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,470 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,751 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,533 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,956 miles

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

surface corrosion of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,900 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,370 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,732 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 69,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 66,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,419 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 CXK 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 95.2%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

H2 CXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is H2 CXK safe to buy?

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