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J44 CPJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 CPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,933 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bpth front floors corroded at edge of sills

dash cam disabled for mot

lambda only just passed

Fail 18 Aug 2025 89,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bpth front floors corroded at edge of sills

dash cam disabled for mot

lambda only just passed

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 88,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill areas around rear sub-frame mounts

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,566 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill areas around rear sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust pipe loose, system still secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust pipe loose, system still secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,809 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant stains front of engine possible water pump or thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,049 miles

surface rust to underside

Fail 7 Aug 2019 80,049 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

surface rust to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,199 miles

Nearside rack damp

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,037 miles

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

n/s of steering rack damp

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,918 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,713 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

rear brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,239 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 62,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 38,452 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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J44 CPJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J44 CPJ, 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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J44 CPJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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