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L11 HOM

1997 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 HOM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,149 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 98,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,441 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,429 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,353 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 93,336 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 90,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 81,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L11 HOM is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L11 HOM, 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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L11 HOM is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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