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E10 CAT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,133 mi
Last recorded73,133 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 71,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,139 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,826 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,873 miles

nearside front indcator bulb faded

note/decelerometre tested

slight play to front drop links

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Sep 2008 63,840 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front indcator bulb faded

note/decelerometre tested

slight play to front drop links

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,413 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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E10 CAT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E10 CAT, 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 E10 CAT registered?

E10 CAT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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