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D4 LAP

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,148 mi
Last recorded108,148 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 LAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 108,148 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 107,570 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,602 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 106,091 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,468 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 99,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,993 miles

slight play in both rear wheels

vechicle showing sign of heavy rust in certin areas

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,198 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY WORN

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/&/N/S/REAR WHEELS

SLIGHT MVEMENT O/S/&/N/S/FRONT SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,225 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/&/N/S/REAR WHEELS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 16 Jul 2010 96,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s washers not working

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s washers not working

Pass 28 Mar 2009 95,281 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 93,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,065 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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D4 LAP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 D4 LAP, 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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D4 LAP is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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