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A11 XKB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 108,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 108,126 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 108,126 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,021 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 108,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,602 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

offside/nearside lower sills slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 106,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 106,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,677 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge slightly worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 94,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,287 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,290 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,985 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

nearside headlamp lens misted up

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,408 miles

N/S headlamp is condensated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,695 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 62,639 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlight lens

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 50,910 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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A11 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A11 XKB, 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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A11 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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