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K888 JJJ

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,052 mi
Last recorded42,052 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 JJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 42,044 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 42,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,233 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 38,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,691 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,101 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,985 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,801 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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K888 JJJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K888 JJJ, 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 K888 JJJ registered?

K888 JJJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is K888 JJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 JJJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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