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E17 NON

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

40,266 mi
Last recorded40,266 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 NON
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 38,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,768 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 32,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,456 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,273 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,182 miles

Offside front tyre split on inner edge and in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2010 27,845 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Offside front tyre on limit on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 May 2009 27,443 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,038 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 22,309 miles

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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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E17 NON is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 E17 NON, 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 E17 NON registered?

E17 NON is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is E17 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 NON shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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