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J7 USP

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,481 mi
Last recorded60,481 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 USP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,481 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 60,480 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,836 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,617 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 54,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on underside (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front dip headlamp not as bright as nearside front headlamp

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner tread

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread under 3.00 mm and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 50,817 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp tell tale not working switch

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread under 3.00 mm and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,550 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 47,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,993 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 44,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,052 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 24,052 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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J7 USP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J7 USP, 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 J7 USP registered?

J7 USP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J7 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 USP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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