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F2 XKB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,512 mi
Last recorded122,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 122,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 122,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 121,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 115,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 115,025 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 114,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 113,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,437 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

os front earth strap broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Slight corrosion on floors and sills

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake only just met required standard, advise requires adjustment or repair

nsf tyre just down to wear bars

osf wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,115 miles

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

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

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

Slight binding on osr brake

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,761 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 70,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,356 miles

play in the front o/s wheelbearing

play in the rack/trackrod front o/s

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,930 miles

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

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

slight p[lay in the stering

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,341 miles

clunk from the n/s front

play in the steering

tyres low tread

Pass 13 Aug 2005 52,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 52,615 miles

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

Front Brake Pads appear low.

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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F2 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F2 XKB registered?

F2 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is F2 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 XKB shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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