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L100 XKB

1997 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,323 mi
Last recorded54,323 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 54,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,530 miles

play in o/s/r wheel NOT to excess

brakes tested by tapley meter

Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,530 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

brakes tested by tapley meter

play in o/s/r wheel NOT to excess

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,132 miles

Offside 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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L100 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L100 XKB, 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 L100 XKB registered?

L100 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is L100 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 XKB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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