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J888 MCD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,902 mi
Last recorded75,902 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 MCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 75,902 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,379 miles

Offside Rear Inner corrosion around seal

Fail 2 Jun 2025 74,361 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner corrosion around seal

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,923 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in crossmember mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis leg behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside and offside weld repair inadequate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in crossmember mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Outer chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis leg behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 72,771 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all tyres deteriorated

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 15 May 2020 72,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,171 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 72,171 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,969 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along front under radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,480 miles

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,184 miles

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,450 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,234 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,977 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,976 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,550 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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J888 MCD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J888 MCD, 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 J888 MCD registered?

J888 MCD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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