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KXI 938

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 938
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,784 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame mount worn

Offside Rear sub frame mount worn

Fail 9 Mar 2026 86,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sub frame mount worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear sub frame mount worn

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from hose on nearside lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,398 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak, suspect from hose on nearside lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement driveshaft universal joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement driveshaft universal joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement driveshaft universal joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement driveshaft universal joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 79,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,516 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 56,480 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,492 miles

slight surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,248 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,265 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,103 miles

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,103 miles

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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KXI 938 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KXI 938, 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 KXI 938 registered?

KXI 938 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is KXI 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXI 938 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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