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F36 TAN

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,080 mi
Last recorded66,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 TAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,466 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,985 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 59,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,217 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,402 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,856 miles

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres splitting on outer sidewalls, offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,384 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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F36 TAN is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F36 TAN, 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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F36 TAN is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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