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HEE 443

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,850 mi
Last recorded58,850 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEE 443
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 58,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,187 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 56,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Play at wheel

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Play at wheel

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 52,785 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Play at wheel

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Play at wheel

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,536 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,350 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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HEE 443 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 HEE 443, 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 HEE 443 registered?

HEE 443 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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