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G7 XKS

1997 Jaguar XK8

White Petrol 3099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 92,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,103 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,198 miles

All fuel pipes covered in grease or other material

Fail 28 Jun 2019 73,198 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All fuel pipes covered in grease or other material

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,546 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,506 miles

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

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

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 XKS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in White with a 3,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKS, 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 G7 XKS registered?

G7 XKS is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is G7 XKS safe to buy?

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