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J2 LFM

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 LFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 107,167 miles

ns beam pattern weak

rear suspension rusty

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,757 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,365 miles

nsf + osr tyres starting to perish

nsf + osr tyres starting to perish

rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,894 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 105,784 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,360 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,404 miles

coolant level warning light on

offside front floor pan rusted through outside perscribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,860 miles

noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,508 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,506 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f brake clip not fitted properly and grinding noise from backing plate

Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake clip not fitted properly and grinding noise from backing plate

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,253 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,595 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres are getting perished

front number plate cracked

slight play both sides rear trunions

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,609 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006 41,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J2 LFM is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J2 LFM, 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 J2 LFM registered?

J2 LFM is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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