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K8 DCY

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 85,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 85,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 83,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 82,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,498 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,707 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,284 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,123 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,672 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 DCY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DCY, 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 K8 DCY registered?

K8 DCY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is K8 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 DCY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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