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CRA 7G

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 7G
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 122,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 121,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 121,506 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 121,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 120,856 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 120,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 119,701 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 118,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,450 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 118,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 20 Sep 2017 118,406 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush 'A' Frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush 'A' Frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bump stop loose

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 118,380 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Traction control light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,473 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front steering rack gater twisted

nearside rear and offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 113,296 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,296 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 108,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 103,970 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 98,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,247 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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CRA 7G is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CRA 7G, 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 CRA 7G registered?

CRA 7G is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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