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E7 ESC

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 ESC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 104,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 103,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,911 miles

engine has small leak of oil

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 100,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,267 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

both rear tyre wear low.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,418 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,417 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 82,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,296 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,296 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,189 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 63,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E7 ESC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E7 ESC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E7 ESC?

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What year was E7 ESC registered?

E7 ESC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is E7 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 ESC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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