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J777 XKB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,110 mi
Last recorded90,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,994 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,439 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,346 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,787 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 72,778 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,590 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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J777 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J777 XKB, 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 J777 XKB registered?

J777 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J777 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 XKB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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