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G8 XKE

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe attachment brackets/mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 65,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,122 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 65,076 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,935 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 64,773 miles

both sides rear subframe brackets both sides rusted / rusting , needing attn. sooner than later

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs . discoloured , glazed, rusted./ rusting (3.5.1i)

fuel filter bracket rusted/ rusting , needs attn. sooner than later

rear subframe mount brackets not cracked . only rusting

start of rust on both sides rear subframe anchorage area on chassis members

Fail 11 May 2017 64,773 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked rear both sides subframe main anchorage bracket bodies rusted / rusting , attn. reqd sooner than later (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs . discoloured , glazed, rusted./ rusting (3.5.1i)

fuel filter bracket rusted/ rusting , needs attn. sooner than later

rear subframe mount brackets not cracked . only rusting

start of rust on both sides rear subframe anchorage area on chassis members

Pass 17 May 2016 64,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,311 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 63,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,493 miles

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

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

condensation in lens of nsf headlamp

surface corrosion on rear axle beam and components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 61,493 miles

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

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

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

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

condensation in lens of nsf headlamp

surface corrosion on rear axle beam and components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn thin on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2011 58,228 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM LIMIT ON INNER EDGES - RECOMMEND REPLACEMNET

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inner arch covers fitted

play in rear drive shaft universal joints - part of suspension system

rear subframe mounts corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2011 58,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM LIMIT ON INNER EDGES - RECOMMEND REPLACEMNET

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inner arch covers fitted

play in rear drive shaft universal joints - part of suspension system

rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,849 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 57,849 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,898 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,898 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear 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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G8 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G8 XKE, 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 G8 XKE registered?

G8 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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