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K8 JBP

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JBP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 93,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,199 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,186 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,217 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

play in rear suspension

vehical undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 25 May 2018 87,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear wheel slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,283 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,209 miles

corrosion developing under vehicle

front n/s tyre wall damaged

slight play rear o/s wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,201 miles

front n/s tyre wall damage marked yellow

front o/s floor double corroded marked yellow

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,566 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges, other tread 2mm and 3mm

req. oil top up

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,012 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,369 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 79,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 67,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 61,094 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 JBP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JBP, 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 K8 JBP registered?

K8 JBP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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