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H8 XKJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,420 mi
Last recorded67,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 67,420 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,076 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2022 66,968 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,109 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

osf tyre inner edge wearing

slight play both rear hubs

speedo has 1 bulb not working is still well over 50% illumination

Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,687 miles

slight corrosion behind o/s/f subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,418 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in rear dif side bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,235 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,761 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake pads getting slightly low

slight play in offside front suspension upper wishbone arm inner rear bush

Pass 20 May 2006 51,224 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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H8 XKJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H8 XKJ, 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 H8 XKJ registered?

H8 XKJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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