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J40 HYD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,390 mi
Last recorded101,390 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HYD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 101,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,243 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 99,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 99,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension, both front lower arm ball joints slight lift

Slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside front tyre perished & worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,485 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure x2 clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside front tyre perished & worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre perished/cracked in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking but no cords visible at time of the test

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking but no cords visible at time of the test

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,696 miles

both front floors corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,238 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 83,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 81,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,748 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,862 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 68,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,364 miles

slight play/bush deterioration on nearside front roll bar linkage

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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J40 HYD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J40 HYD, 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 J40 HYD registered?

J40 HYD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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