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K8 BCA

1997 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,003 mi
Last recorded119,003 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 BCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,430 miles

Advanced corrosion to Metal brake pipes front and rear

Advanced corrosion to rear upper fuel pipes

Nearside Rear Inner Body sill panel corrosion not with in a prescribed area of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2024 114,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,552 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 110,374 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 106,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,258 miles

Both front floor pans starting to corrode.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside and Nearside top suspension arm bushes starting to wear.

Offside front inner wing corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under vehicle surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,106 miles

nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover in poor condition

nearside rear closing sill damaged

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 13 Mar 2016 96,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, needs changing now (4.1.E.1)

nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover in poor condition

nearside rear closing sill damaged

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,863 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Slight water damage to rear registration plate

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play on n/s & o/s rear hub assembleys

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play on n/s & o/s rear hub assembleys

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,077 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on outer edge

dampness around steering rack

rear floors and rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play in both front steering systems

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,548 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,840 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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K8 BCA is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K8 BCA, 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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K8 BCA is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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