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L11 LPG

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 LPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,979 miles

chips on windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chips on windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2012 107,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

chips on windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2011 103,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 91,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 85,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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L11 LPG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L11 LPG, 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 L11 LPG registered?

L11 LPG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L11 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 LPG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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