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J8 EXX

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,627 mi
Last recorded131,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EXX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 131,627 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor corroded

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 129,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 128,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 127,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 124,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,729 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,392 miles

both front tyres on limit

Fail 26 Jan 2016 122,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2015 121,118 miles

n/s front tyre near limit on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 121,118 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

n/s front tyre near limit on edges

n/s rear arch/sill corroding

slight foot brake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2014 120,345 miles

Front floor corroded

Horn weak

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

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

Slight play in o/s front inner steering rack end

Windscreen cracked outside of area

Pass 9 Feb 2013 118,970 miles

n/s screen cracked

number plates taped on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,627 miles

correctly spaced number plates stuck on before test

Pass 22 Jan 2011 112,328 miles

horn poor ;n/s front floor corroding ;customer changed plates at mot station before test

Pass 6 Feb 2010 109,018 miles

Front floor corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 106,981 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 106,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 104,323 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear axle slight leak

Pass 10 May 2007 100,345 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 88,237 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear drive shafts has slight play on the outer constant velocity joints.

oil leak

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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J8 EXX 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 84.6%.

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 J8 EXX, 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 J8 EXX registered?

J8 EXX is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is J8 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 EXX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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