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F1 DKR

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,256 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,650 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,813 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,809 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,372 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,826 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,398 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,288 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,345 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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F1 DKR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red 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 F1 DKR, 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

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What year was F1 DKR registered?

F1 DKR is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is F1 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 DKR 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.

Does F1 DKR have outstanding finance?

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