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E2 XKB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 112,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 111,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 111,829 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,465 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,996 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 110,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,801 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,060 miles

under body very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,060 miles

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

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

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

under body very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,043 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,043 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,201 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,619 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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E2 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E2 XKB, 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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E2 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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