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KAM 666L

1997 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,770 mi
Last recorded46,770 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAM 666L
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 46,770 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged rear view mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 46,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 46,701 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,154 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front wishbone top bushes have no play but look poor

nearside rear tyre getting tread getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,302 miles

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

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

front top inner wishbone bushes not good

Pass 16 May 2009 41,749 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 40,528 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,568 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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KAM 666L is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KAM 666L, 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 KAM 666L registered?

KAM 666L is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is KAM 666L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAM 666L shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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