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A4 GNT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 85,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 83,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 76,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 75,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 74,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 72,706 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 72,706 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 72,235 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 71,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 70,178 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 68,998 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 68,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 61,840 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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A4 GNT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A4 GNT, 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 A4 GNT registered?

A4 GNT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A4 GNT safe to buy?

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