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G1 FYF

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,713 mi
Last recorded144,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 FYF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 144,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Worn through to secondary layer of tyre showing change in colour of casing recommend replacement asap.

Fail 7 Jul 2025 144,713 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Worn through to secondary layer of tyre showing change in colour of casing recommend replacement asap.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 140,894 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded/holed. Not in a prescribed area.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 140,892 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded/holed. Not in a prescribed area.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 134,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 134,252 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 96Y pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 255/45/18 99Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,570 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 255/45/18 99Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 245/45/18 96Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 255/45/18 99Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 128,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 255/45/18 99Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge, 245/45/18 96Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 255/45/18 99Y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,912 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 126,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 125,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 125,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,569 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,967 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,579 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 122,574 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,694 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 121,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 121,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2009 120,369 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 112,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,622 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 89,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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G1 FYF is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G1 FYF, 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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G1 FYF is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 April 1997.

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