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A10 XKE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 60,002 miles

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

advised slight flat spots front tyres

advised slight play front roll bar d bushes

advised slight play osr nsr suspension

Pass 25 May 2022 59,979 miles

advised front roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,884 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,739 miles

Offside of windscreen slight fault

Fail 30 Aug 2018 59,739 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside of windscreen slight fault

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,478 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside lower corner of windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s windscreen starting to delaminate.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen on off side starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,884 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

moisture in offside headlamp

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,329 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges but have more than 1.6 mm across remainder of tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,159 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,456 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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A10 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A10 XKE, 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 A10 XKE registered?

A10 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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