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CAR 2E

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,475 mi
Last recorded56,475 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 2E
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 56,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,699 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

suspension warning light on

Fail 26 Aug 2023 46,423 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 46,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating all brake discs fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,358 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,358 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 38,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 36,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2008 29,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,363 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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CAR 2E is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CAR 2E, 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 CAR 2E registered?

CAR 2E is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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