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G7 DFF

1997 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DFF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,172 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,218 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,525 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 64,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 63,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,667 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush gaiter split

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush gaiter split

Fail 6 Jan 2018 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush gaiter split

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,233 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hand operated control valve has no damping of the lever gate on valves controlling lock actuators (3.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,942 miles

Brake lights not illuminating immediately, possible brake switch fault

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,480 miles

UNDERSIDE OF BODY HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 56,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,336 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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G7 DFF is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G7 DFF, 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 G7 DFF registered?

G7 DFF is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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