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E10 NJC

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,239 mi
Last recorded93,239 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 NJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,239 miles

brake pipes greased unable to inspect

Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,742 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,418 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,802 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 91,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 90,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,373 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,558 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,050 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2007 73,527 miles

slight play in upper steering coloum ;slight play at o/s rear wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,689 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 66,689 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NJC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJC, 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 NJC registered?

E10 NJC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is E10 NJC safe to buy?

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