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J3 XKE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Gold Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,714 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,299 miles

exhaust middle to rear slight blow from the joint

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 95,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,230 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 86,261 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,587 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 72,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 71,942 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,371 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,799 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,156 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 63,098 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre close to shoulder

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,665 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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J3 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Gold with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

J3 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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