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E11 RCG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 RCG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,197 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 83,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,479 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,136 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,898 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,665 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,665 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 66,441 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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E11 RCG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E11 RCG, 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 E11 RCG registered?

E11 RCG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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