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J800 PHL

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,349 mi
Last recorded110,349 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 PHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 110,349 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 109,607 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side of body covered in underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side of body covered in underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of body covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 105,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,036 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,274 miles

Both front floors showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all road springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 101,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,299 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,570 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,990 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 88,111 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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J800 PHL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J800 PHL, 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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J800 PHL is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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