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A16 XKR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,520 mi
Last recorded130,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,520 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 129,622 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 129,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill filled with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill filled with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front to rear surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2023 127,859 miles

All four tyres over ten years old.

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 127,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All four tyres over ten years old.

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2016 127,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 127,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 123,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 123,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 118,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,040 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,869 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,288 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 102,600 miles

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

rusty underside of body

Pass 23 May 2009 101,395 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 99,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 95,697 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 95,697 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 75,683 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 75,683 miles

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

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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A16 XKR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A16 XKR, 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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A16 XKR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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