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F16 ENT

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 ENT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,677 miles

Both front tyres worn on (inner) edges

Engine cover fitted

Offside and nearside rear (outer) sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,662 miles

Both front tyres worn on (inner) edges

Engine covers fitted

Offside and nearside rear (outer) sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 82,502 miles

both front indicators faded

some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

both rear springs corroded

indicators fading

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

both rear springs corroded

indicators fading

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,294 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,466 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,913 miles

Front wiper blades stiff

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

front bumper damaged slightly

Fail 20 May 2010 62,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wiper blades stiff

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

front bumper damaged slightly

Pass 14 May 2009 57,839 miles

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

nearside front lower strut/shockabsorber bush has slight play

offside front lower strut/shockabsorber bush has slight play

Fail 13 May 2009 57,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

nearside front lower strut/shockabsorber bush has slight play

offside front lower strut/shockabsorber bush has slight play

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2008 54,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn close too legal limit

both rear tyres worn close too legal limit

front numberplate slightly cracked

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2008 54,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn close too legal limit

both rear tyres worn close too legal limit

front numberplate slightly cracked

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 24 May 2007 49,954 miles

Movement in offside front shock absorber lower bush.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall.

Offside rear tyre inner wall starting to deteriorate and tread aprox 2mm.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,814 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Slight movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes

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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F16 ENT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F16 ENT, 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 F16 ENT registered?

F16 ENT is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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