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J3 MWG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,899 mi
Last recorded75,899 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,899 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 75,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 75,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 75,434 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre at 1,6mm or below(245/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 75,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining 245/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining 245/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover has pin hole,but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,162 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front upper suspension arm pin has play

Offside Front lower shock absorber bush has play

Offside Rear indicator slight discoloured

Offside Rear shock absorber lower bush perished

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 60,409 miles

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bushes very noisey

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,136 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,952 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,363 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,572 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,258 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J3 MWG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 J3 MWG, 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 J3 MWG registered?

J3 MWG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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