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K8 TSD

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,073 mi
Last recorded92,073 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 92,073 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

various surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,145 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,512 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 79,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 78,953 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Fail 10 May 2011 78,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear chassis rails corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,502 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Nov 2009 77,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some draqg o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,019 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,874 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,702 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 50,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TSD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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