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J3 ORR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,602 mi
Last recorded50,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 ORR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,602 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 49,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,783 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 47,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 46,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 46,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,508 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,323 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 41,306 miles

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

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

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

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 ORR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 J3 ORR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 ORR registered?

J3 ORR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is J3 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 ORR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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