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J400 CGL

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,905 mi
Last recorded53,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 CGL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 53,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 52,655 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,077 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,876 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,648 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,364 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,949 miles

slight play in o/s frt wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,471 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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J400 CGL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc 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 J400 CGL, 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 J400 CGL registered?

J400 CGL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is J400 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 CGL 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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