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D7 LRB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,658 mi
Last recorded28,658 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 LRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 28,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 28,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 27,983 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear universal joint's [U.J's] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,016 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 26,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,967 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,603 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,215 miles

small cuts to offside rear inner tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,201 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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D7 LRB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D7 LRB, 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 D7 LRB registered?

D7 LRB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is D7 LRB safe to buy?

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