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CT 1947

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT 1947
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 60,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,762 miles

Central Rear sub frame corrroded

Nearside Rear slight play on suspension

Offside Rear slight play in rear suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,692 miles

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

front number plate has honeycomb effect (pre september 2001)

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,793 miles

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

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

all tyres have flat spot in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,865 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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CT 1947 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CT 1947, 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 CT 1947 registered?

CT 1947 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is CT 1947 safe to buy?

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