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A13 FCA

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,954 mi
Last recorded92,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of main rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of main rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe in clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of outer road sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear pipe corroded in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear part of outer road sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear pipe corroded in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside steering rack mounting has movement side to side

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,386 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,124 miles

front metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,538 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear wheel arches have light corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,748 miles

Both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 57,868 miles

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

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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A13 FCA is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A13 FCA, 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 A13 FCA registered?

A13 FCA is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is A13 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FCA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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