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J16 WWW

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,034 mi
Last recorded102,034 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 WWW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,034 miles

general underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,682 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,477 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,295 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 52,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,064 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,016 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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J16 WWW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J16 WWW, 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 J16 WWW registered?

J16 WWW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J16 WWW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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